Description
This Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta is a rich and satisfying one-pan meal loaded with tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1.5 cups cooking cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups spinach
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, plus additional for serving
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken breasts into 3-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and flour, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining butter and pressed garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning blend. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in the cooking cream, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts completely.
- Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the pan and toss everything together until evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
- Swap penne for rigatoni or rotini if desired.
- Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
