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    Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta (ONE Pan)

    Published: Jan 30, 2023 · Modified: Feb 17, 2023 by Nicole Addison · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Made in one pan in only 30 minutes! This creamy chicken and tomato pasta is the comforting, satisfying and balanced meal you need this winter.

    Creamy chicken and tomato pasta being stirred in a pan.

    Nothing is cozier than winding down with a steaming bowl of pasta. If you couldn't already tell that I'm obsessed with creamy, one pan pasta recipes, like my vegan red pepper pasta or my sausage pasta bake... hopefully you've gotten the hint.

    This creamy chicken and tomato pasta has been my recent go-to because of how simple, yet delicious it is. It's also all made in one pan, because I don't want you to sacrifice your evening to a stack of dirty dishes.

    With beautiful, juicy tomatoes and a generous topping of parmesan, there is so much to love with this pasta. It's actually quite balanced too- we've got lots of protein in our chicken, and some spinach thrown in for colour. This is a recipe that will definitely be a winner for Valentine's Day dinner.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for pasta, including chicken, veggies, and cream.
    • Penne pasta
    • Chicken breast
    • Salt and pepper
    • Flour
    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Italian seasoning
    • Cream
    • Chicken broth
    • Tomato sauce
    • Spinach
    • Parmesan
    • Fresh basil

    Instructions

    Sauteeing chicken in a pan.

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. 

    While the pasta is cooking, slice chicken breasts into 3 inch cubes, add them to a large mixing bowl and season with salt, black pepper and flour 

    In a hot pan, add half of the butter. Once butter is melted, add chicken breast and cook for about 7 minutes until the insides are no longer pink in colour. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate. 

    Sauteeing tomatoes in butter.

    To the same pan, add the remaining butter and garlic. Saute garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes), add in cherry tomatoes and spices and cook until tomatoes begin to soften (about 3-4 minutes).

    Adding spinach to pasta sauce.

    Pour in cream, chicken broth and tomato sauce, and bring to a simmer. 

    Once simmering, add in spinach and parmesan cheese and stir (this may need to be done in batches to allow room for all of the spinach).

    Mixing creamy chicken and tomato pasta.

    Once spinach is wilted, add the cooked chicken and pasta, stir and serve with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

    Substitutions and Variations

    To make gluten-free: Use gluten-free pasta of choice.

    To make dairy-free: Use dairy free butter and cream (Becel has amazing options for both) and nutritional yeast instead of the parmesan cheese!

    To make vegetarian: Leave out the chicken and just make a creamy tomato pasta!

    Missing an ingredient? Try these:

    • Butter: Can be subbed with olive oil
    • Pasta: Use any pasta you have on hand- this would also be great with oil (or even chickpea or lentil pasta for additional protein) 
    • Tomato sauce: Not a substitute, but look for a lower sugar and salt option- my favourite is the Victoria one from Costco!
    • Spinach: Curly green kale leaves is a great substitution! Try mixing in steamed broccoli for additional vegetables if desired!

    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Saucepan

    Storage

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

    Top Tip

    Make sure you are using a large enough pan- once everything is added together, it will get very full!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this a healthy pasta?

    I am a firm believer that all foods can fit in a healthy lifestyle! This pasta is slightly more heavy than some of the other recipes on my blog but that doesn’t mean it isn’t healthy! It’s full of protein, has some fresh vegetables added and pasta is a great source of carbohydrates (you can even use whole wheat pasta for additional fibre).

    What can I serve this with?

    If you’re looking for a great side dish to increase the vegetable content I recommend my kale salad!

    Creamy chicken and tomato pasta in a bowl.

    More Favourite Pasta Recipes

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    • 10 Minute Easy Tofu Alfredo

    PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make this creamy chicken and tomato pasta, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!

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    Creamy chicken and tomato pasta in a pan.
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    Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta (ONE Pan)

    Made in one pan in only 30 minutes! This creamy chicken and tomato pasta is the comforting, satisfying and balanced meal you need this winter.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Keyword: Pasta
    Servings: 5 people

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups dry penne pasta cooked accordion to package instructions
    • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon flour
    • 4 tablespoon butter divided
    • 4 cloves garlic pressed
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1.5 tablespoon italian seasoning blend
    • 1.5 cups cooking cream
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup tomato sauce
    • 3 cups spinach or about 3 large handfuls
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded (plus additional for serving)
    • Fresh basil for serving

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
    • While the pasta is cooking, slice chicken breasts into 3 inch cubes, add them to a large mixing bowl and season with salt, black pepper and flour
    • In a hot pan, add half of the butter. Once butter is melted, add chicken breast and cook for about 7 minutes until the insides are no longer pink in colour. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
    • To the same pan, add the remaining butter and garlic. Saute garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes), add in cherry tomatoes and spices and cook until tomatoes begin to soften (about 3-4 minutes). Pour in cream, chicken broth and tomato sauce, and bring to a simmer.
    • Once simmering, add in spinach and parmesan cheese and stir (this may need to be done in batches to allow room for all of the spinach). Once spinach is wilted, add the cooked chicken and pasta, stir and serve with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

    Notes

    *I have included the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2840kcal | Carbohydrates: 133g | Protein: 141g | Fat: 196g | Saturated Fat: 118g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 836mg | Sodium: 4096mg | Potassium: 3626mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 16686IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 752mg | Iron: 10mg
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    1. Christina Perez

      May 10, 2023 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      We tried this recipe this week and we all loved it, especially my 16 year old son! He immediately said it was a keeper and asked that we make it again. It was easy and delicious. Thank you!

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