CREAMY TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN PASTA

Ready in 30 minutes, this Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is a simple but delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Rich, flavorful, and easy, this creamy chicken pasta comes together so quickly!

          Packed with sweet fragrant basil, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful chicken, this creamy chicken pasta is going to be a family favorite! You cannot go wrong with the classic flavors of a tomato basil pasta so pairing it up with a creamy sauce is just a dream combination!

           Both pasta recipes are uncomplicated and made in 35 minutes or less, making them absolutely perfect for a busy weeknight.

INGREDIENTS

    8 oz. fettuccine pasta uncooked
 Shaved parmesan cheese for garnishing, or grated
 Fresh chopped basil for garnishing
 1.5 lb. chicken tenders julienned
 2 tbsps. all purpose flour for coating chicken
 2 tbsps. olive oil light tasting
 ½ tsp. black pepper for chicken
 ½ tsp. salt for chicken
 1½ cup heavy cream
 3 cloves garlic minced
 2 tbsps. butter
 2 cups grape tomatoes diced, or vine tomatoes
 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
 1 tsp. onion powder
 ½ tsp. chili flakes
 ¼ cup fresh basil chopped, packed
 ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
 ½ tsp. salt or more to taste
 ¾ tsp. black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1
In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine according to the instructions on the package.Julienne the chicken and then salt and pepper to taste with ½ tsp of salt and ½ tsp of black pepper and coat the chicken with 2 tbsps. of flour.
STEP 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Once hot, sauté the chicken until golden brown. Once the chicken is golden brown, remove and set aside. Cover with foil wrap to preserve the heat.In the same skillet, add in the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add in the tomatoes and continue to sauté until the tomatoes are soft and tender.
STEP 3
Add in the heavy cream, chicken broth, onion powder, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Then add in the fresh chopped basil and parmesan cheese. Cook for another couple of minutes.
STEP 4
Add the pasta and cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat well. Continue to cook on low heat for 2-3 more minutes so that the pasta absorbs the sauce well.
STEP 5
Serve immediately and garnish with freshly chopped basil and parmesan cheese.

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 572kcal, Fat 28g, Proteins 34g, Carbs 45g Fiber 3g