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Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

creamy tomato sauce with chicken and pasta
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This creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe makes the best dinner. Juicy chicken breast paired with a flavorful sauce and your favorite pasta is fancy enough for date night but easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise to make thinner)
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

For the sauce:

  • 1.75 cups chicken broth (divided)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2-3 cups fresh baby spinach

4 servings of pasta to serve with chicken and sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Place Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl and mix.
  3. Rub seasoning mixture into both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  5. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook on each side for 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  6. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  7. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan with silicone or wooden spatula to deglaze.
  8. Add garlic, butter and tomato paste and stir to combine until butter is melted.
  9. Sprinkle with flour.
  10. Slowly add remaining chicken broth, whisking constantly and let sauce thicken.
  11. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and Parmesan stirring constantly.
  12. Stir in tomatoes and spinach and let sauce simmer 4-5 minutes.
  13. Return chicken to your  pan and cover with sauce.
  14. Serve over pasta!

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