Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil all enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal that everyone will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy choice for busy cooks who crave homemade goodness without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti or penne recommended)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and mix in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain when al dente.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with extra basil or cheese as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg