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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a quick and comforting dish combining tender chicken breast with a spicy tomato cream sauce, tossed with rotini pasta and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a flavorful family dinner in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounce rotini pasta (uncooked)

Chicken & Seasonings

  • 1 pound chicken breast (skinless and boneless, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 6 green onions (chopped)
  • ½ cup parsley (fresh, chopped)

Liquids & Dairy

  • 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente, meaning it should be cooked through but still firm when bitten. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  3. Cook Chicken with Spices: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Sprinkle with chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add Vegetables and Herbs: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green onions, and parsley. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Prepare Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream (or half and half) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to blend all ingredients into a creamy sauce.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked rotini pasta into the skillet and stir well to coat the pasta with the tomato cream sauce and chicken evenly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley. Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute half and half with heavy cream for a richer sauce or milk for a lighter version.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder and red chili flakes according to your spice preference.
  • For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium or no-sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added texture and nutrition.

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