Description
This creamy tomato chicken pasta combines tender chicken, spicy tomato sauce, and light cream for a balanced, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
8 oz rotini pasta
3 tbsp butter
1 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp chili powder
½ tsp red chili flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 cup chopped tomatoes
6 chopped green onions
½ cup fresh parsley
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
2. Melt butter and cook chicken with seasonings until golden.
3. Add tomatoes, green onions, and parsley; cook 2 minutes.
4. Pour in cream and broth; simmer.
5. Add pasta and stir until coated.
6. Top with mozzarella and serve.
Notes
Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
Shred your own cheese for the best texture.
Food safety: if you cook the chicken yourself, make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as recommended by the USDA and Health Canada.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 733
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 706mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg