How to Make Creamy Tomato-Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting, creamy pasta dish to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul. And when you add tender chicken and a rich tomato sauce to the mix, you've got a winning combination that's sure to become a family favorite. This Creamy Tomato-Chicken Pasta recipe is the perfect blend of savory and indulgent, making it an ideal choice for a hearty weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner with loved ones.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, raw
  • 1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Pat chicken dry and season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in the hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a clean plate.
  • Place garlic in the leftover juices in the pan and saute over medium heat until aromatic, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream; reduce heat to low. Add spinach and basil and cook and stir until spinach wilts. Add chicken to the sauce and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers.
  • While chicken mixture cooks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Serve chicken mixture on top of pasta.
  • Nutrition

    558 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 491mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 762mg