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Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes

Savory Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes – Quick One-Pot Delight

This quick and easy Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes is creamy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Base
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with boneless thighs for extra richness.
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Divided for flavor control.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For browning the chicken.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 4 medium Roma Tomatoes Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Half-and-Half Swap for heavy cream for a thicker sauce.
For the Pasta and Toppings
  • 8 oz Linguine Pasta Can use favorite pasta type; adjust cooking time as necessary.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Fresh grated preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with burrata.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the chicken in a skillet with butter until golden brown, then set aside.
  2. Sauté onions in olive oil and remaining butter until soft.
  3. Add half of the tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and half-and-half; bring to simmer.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, add broken linguine, and simmer until the pasta is al dente.
  7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining tomatoes; check seasoning.
  8. Mix in basil and dollops of ricotta before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal.

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