Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Easy and delicious pasta recipe made with seasoned chicken in a flavorful creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- ½ lb Gemelli Pasta or any short-cut pasta
- 1 ½ lb Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 cup Yellow Onion chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- ⅓ cup Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain and set aside.
- Evenly season chicken with the seasoning blend and honey.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and one tablespoon butter. Once the skillet is hot, add chicken. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through to at least 165 degrees. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into chunks.
- In the same skillet you cooked the chicken, add remaining one tablespoon of butter, onions, and red bell peppers. Cook until veggies are tender. Add garlic and cook another minute.
- Stir in tomato paste. Slowly begin to stir in heavy cream until well combined. Stir in parmesan cheese. Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle top with fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes(optional). Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2071IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 2mg
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