Description
A comforting Italian dish featuring tender chicken and creamy tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by boiling water in a large pot, adding a pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes for al dente. While cooking, dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, then stir in heavy cream and dried herbs. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Once the pasta is ready, drain and add to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat fully and serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or vegetables. This dish can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg