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One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This One Pot Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces sautéed with garlic and tomato paste combine with a rich, creamy tomato sauce and linguine pasta to create a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes. The recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying home-cooked meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 12 ounces Linguine

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 pound Chicken tenders or breast, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tablespoon Light olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter

Sauce

  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 14.5 ounces San Marzano tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: In a large dutch oven, bring water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water for later use.
  2. Season the Chicken: While the pasta is cooking, place the sliced chicken in a medium bowl and season thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well to coat evenly.
  3. Sauté the Chicken: Return the empty pot to the stove over medium-high heat. Add the light olive oil and butter. Once melted and hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and almost fully cooked. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Cook Garlic and Tomato Paste: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and tomato paste. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant to build the base of the sauce.
  5. Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the San Marzano tomato sauce along with ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and the cooked chicken. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to finish cooking.
  6. Add Cream and Pasta: Stir in the heavy cream, then add the cooked linguine back into the pot. Toss everything together gently to combine and heat through, adding more reserved pasta water as necessary to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  7. Serve: Serve the creamy tomato chicken pasta hot. Optionally, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil for extra flavor and color.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness and help the sauce adhere to the pasta better.
  • San Marzano tomato sauce provides a sweeter, richer tomato flavor but can be substituted with any good quality tomato sauce.
  • Use chicken breast or tenders evenly sliced for quick and even cooking.
  • For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a cream alternative.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for authentic Italian flavor.
  • Make sure not to overcook the chicken during sautéing as it will continue cooking in the sauce.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/one-pot-creamy-tomato-chicken-pasta-recipe/