Description
A rich and comforting one pot pasta dish with tender chicken, a creamy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta that soaks up every bit of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken pieces
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the pan and cook until golden on the outside.
- Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, and dried herbs, then stir well.
- Add penne pasta and enough water to slightly cover the pasta.
- Simmer until the pasta is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and texture.
- Add a splash of water or milk when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy tomato chicken pasta, one pot pasta, easy chicken pasta, creamy pasta recipe, tomato cream pasta