Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 can tomato sauce; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounce rotini pasta; 4 cup mixed greens; 0.25 cup vinaigrette dressing; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta tossed with succulent chicken cubes in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, flavored with garlic and oregano, and served with a fresh side salad.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.96/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cubed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 can tomato sauce
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounce rotini pasta
4 cup mixed greens
0.25 cup vinaigrette dressing
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
Season the cubed chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, dried oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Return chicken to the sauce.
While the sauce simmers, add rotini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
In a separate bowl, toss the bagged mixed greens with vinaigrette dressing.
Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy tomato chicken sauce. Serve immediately with the side salad, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat. Any short pasta shape will work well in this dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 640
Protein: 44.2 g
Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
Fat: 28.5 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sodium: 1250 mg
Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg