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Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, rich tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 300 g pasta (10.5 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 g unsalted butter (1 tablespoon)
  • 450 g chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 cup tomato sauce (passata)
  • 1 cup half and half (single cream)
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan, grated (50 g)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water, then drain.
  • Heat olive oil and melt butter in a large pan; cook chicken until golden, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, and chili flakes; cook until onion softens, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in Italian seasoning, passata, and cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and Parmesan; stir to combine, then garnish with parsley and season to taste.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cheese, Chicken, Pasta