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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and melted mozzarella, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta (uncooked)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 1 pound chicken breast (skinless and boneless, cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 6 green onions green onions (chopped)
  • ½ cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, green onions, and parsley; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional parsley or cheese before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, Pasta