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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken! A Delicious Pasta packed with Tomato flavors put together in just 30 minutes. Pair it up with your Favorite Wine for the Perfect Meal on your Dinner Nights!!!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken pasta, creamy tomato pasta, pasta
Servings: 5
Author: Akhila
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rigatoni pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
  • 3 chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 medium yellow/white onion (finely chopped)
  • 6 oz canned tomato paste
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • 2 tbsp butter/olive oil
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese + topping
  • Parsley (garnish)
  • Salt (as required)
Instructions
  1. Preparation of pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the cooked pasta water.
  2. Preparation of chicken: In a pan, heat some oil on medium flame and cook the chicken with salt and pepper, until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
  3. Make the sauce: Into the same pan, add butter. Once it is melted, add garlic and sauté until it turns fragrant.
  4. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it turns soft.
  5. Add tomato paste and mix well. Followed by adding the spices; oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Add the reserved pasta water and allow it to cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the heavy cream and cooked chicken, mix well, let it cook for 3 minutes until it is slightly thickened but still saucy. Check for the seasoning.
  7. Add the drained pasta, toss them together and top with parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve hot.