Description

Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a delicious and comforting weeknight meal featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked in a spicy tomato cream sauce with rotini pasta. The sauce is enriched with butter, heavy cream, and mozzarella cheese, creating a rich and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

8 ounce rotini pasta (uncooked)

Chicken and Seasonings

1 pound chicken breast (skinless and boneless, cut into bite size pieces)
3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Vegetables and Herbs

1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
6 green onions (chopped)
½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Liquids and Dairy

1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
½ cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, meaning it should be firm to the bite but fully cooked. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside to be added later.
Melt Butter: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the unsalted butter, preparing the base for cooking the chicken and building the sauce.
Cook the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Sprinkle the chicken with chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink inside and fully cooked through.
Add Vegetables and Herbs: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, green onions, and fresh parsley. Cook the mixture for an additional 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly and the flavors meld together.
Add Cream and Broth: Pour in the heavy cream (or half and half) and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and become creamy.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked rotini pasta back into the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Stir everything together thoroughly so the pasta is well coated with the creamy tomato chicken sauce.
Finish and Serve: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve the dish warm to enjoy the melty cheese and creamy sauce fully.

Notes

This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a weeknight wonder, combining tender chicken, perfectly al dente pasta, and a rich, spicy tomato cream sauce that clings to every bite.
The recipe is quick to make, ideal for busy evenings when comfort food is needed without complicated preparation.
For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half and half or a lower-fat cream alternative.
Add more or less chili flakes to adjust the spice level to your preference.
Fresh parsley enhances flavor and adds a pop of color but can be omitted if unavailable.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 733 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 706 mg
Fat: 41 g
Saturated Fat: 24 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg