Creamy Chicken And Tomato Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Tomato Pasta: A delightful fusion of tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a luscious tomato-cream sauce, topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick yet indulgent meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta uncooked
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound chicken breast skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes chopped
- 6 green onions chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta
- Cook the rotini pasta in a pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Cook the Chicken
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
Incorporate Vegetables
- Add the chopped tomatoes, green onions, and parsley to the skillet. Stir well and allow the mixture to cook for 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Prepare the Sauce
- Pour the heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir the mixture thoroughly and bring it to a gentle boil. Allow it to simmer briefly until the sauce thickens slightly.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure every piece is coated with the creamy sauce. Mix until the pasta and sauce are fully combined.
Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta. Allow it to melt naturally in the warm skillet, creating a luscious, cheesy topping.
Serve Warm
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve the pasta warm. Enjoy this creamy, flavorful dish with your favorite side or beverage.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the rotini pasta with a gluten-free pasta variety of your choice. Additionally, ensure that the chicken broth and any other packaged ingredients, such as the cheese, are labeled gluten-free.