Description
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Parmesan Pasta combining tender chicken breast pieces, a rich tomato and cream sauce, and Parmesan cheese tossed with al dente pasta for an easy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 10.5 oz pasta
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cup tomato sauce (passata)
- 1 cup half and half (single cream)
- ½ cup Parmesan, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large deep pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden on all sides.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the finely diced onion, chopped garlic, and red chili flakes to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add seasonings and sauce: Stir in Italian seasoning and tomato passata. Mix well, then pour in the half and half cream. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Combine pasta and cheese: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. If the sauce is too thick, adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Finish and serve: Stir in fresh chopped parsley, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if it becomes too thick.
- You can substitute half and half with heavy cream or whole milk for a lighter sauce.
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers with the onions.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and melting quality.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta; al dente texture holds up better with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
