Description
Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that’s quick to make and packed with rich flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each).
- Remove chicken from the skillet; sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously; gradually add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Slice cooked chicken, return it to the skillet with drained pasta, and toss everything together until coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in spinach or mushrooms. Adjust spice levels by adding crushed red pepper for a kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.