Description
A creamy and flavorful Chicken Parmesan Pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast, a rich tomato and cream sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Sauce
- 10.5 oz pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 g unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 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
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Cook Chicken: In a large deep pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and melt butter. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until it turns slightly golden.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the finely diced onion, chopped garlic, and red chili flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
- Add Seasoning and Sauce: Mix in Italian seasoning and tomato sauce (passata). Stir to combine, then add the half and half (single cream).
- Simmer Sauce: Allow the sauce to bubble gently for 2-3 minutes over low heat to blend the flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir in grated Parmesan, allowing it to melt and coat the pasta.
- Finish and Serve: Add fresh chopped parsley, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Use fresh Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- For a spicier dish, increase the red chili flakes slightly.
- You can substitute half and half with heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Cook pasta just until al dente to avoid mushy texture after mixing with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
