Description
Indulge in this delightful Chicken Parmesan Pasta, where tender chicken meets al dente pasta in a rich, creamy tomato sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast
- cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion
- finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves
- finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ cup (300 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
- 1 cup half and half (single cream)
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan
- grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and red chili flakes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and half and half, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and let it combine well with the sauce.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
You can substitute chicken breast with cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker version. Adjust chili flakes according to spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / One-pan + pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Pasta, creamy pasta, chicken recipes, Italian pasta dish