Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Under 30 MinsHigh ProteinStovetopDinnerComfort Food • Kid-FriendlyItalian
Easy
25min
550kcal
4people
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A quick, one-pan creamy tomato sauce made with milk and cheese, tossed with tender seared chicken and your favorite pasta.
Are you looking for the ultimate weeknight comfort meal? This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is exactly what you need when you want a rich, satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Using everyday ingredients you already have stashed in your fridge and pantry, this Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta transforms basic poultry and dry noodles into a restaurant-worthy dish. The secret lies in the luxurious sauce. By combining standard marinara or tomato sauce with a splash of milk, you instantly cut the acidity of the tomatoes, creating a smooth, velvety base that coats every single noodle beautifully. The chicken is pan-seared to lock in savory juices, adding a hearty punch of protein that makes the meal incredibly filling. Topping it off with a generous handful of melting cheese takes it straight into comfort food territory. It's the perfect fast dinner for busy evenings, scaling up flawlessly to feed three to five hungry people with ease. Plus, since it utilizes highly perishable ingredients like fresh chicken and milk, it helps you keep your kitchen inventory moving efficiently and reduces food waste. You can customize this Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta endlessly—add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like some heat, or serve it alongside crispy toasted bread to mop up every last drop of that luscious pink sauce. Get ready for this simple yet decadent skillet meal to become a permanent fixture in your weekly dinner rotation!
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken
- 340 g Pasta
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Pepper
- 400 ml Tomato Sauce
- 120 ml Milk
- 1 cup Cheese
Instructions
- 1Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2Step 2: While the pasta cooks, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season evenly with the salt and pepper.
- 3Step 3: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4Step 4: Lower the heat to medium. Pour the tomato sauce and milk over the cooked chicken. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5Step 5: Stir the cooked pasta and half of the cheese into the skillet, tossing constantly until the cheese melts and evenly coats the pasta.
- 6Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Let it sit on the heat for 1 more minute until melted, then serve immediately.
Chef's Tips
- •Toaster trick: While the pasta cooks, toast some of your bread and spread butter on it for a quick garlic-free side dish to dip into the creamy sauce.
- •Make sure the heat is lowered to medium or medium-low before adding the milk so it doesn't curdle in the hot skillet.
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