Easy Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta
A creamy one-pan chicken pasta with tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 4 tablespoon butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1.5 cups cooking cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups spinach
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts into 3-inch cubes and season with salt, pepper, and flour.
- Heat a large pan and add half of the butter. Once melted, cook the chicken for about 7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking until tomatoes soften.
- Pour in cooking cream, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the pan and mix well to coat in the sauce.
- Serve Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can swap chicken breasts with chicken thighs for extra tenderness
- Add mushrooms for more depth of flavor
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad