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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 1 more minute.
  3. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then add the pasta and chicken. Cover and cook on medium-low for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach until the spinach wilts and the sauce turns creamy. Top with grated Parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

The pasta will keep absorbing liquid as it sits, so if you plan to have leftovers, cook the pasta just shy of al dente so it stays toothsome when reheated. If your sauce gets too thick after sitting, stir in a splash of broth.