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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 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 (~5 min).
  • Add tomatoes, green onions, and parsley; cook for 2 minutes. Pour in cream and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and optional parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

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