Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta | Homemade Dinner Recipes
There’s something about a bowl of creamy tomato chicken pasta that makes the day feel less heavy. I’ve made this dish on busy weeknights when my brain felt fried, and it came together faster than my coffee order. The sauce clings to the pasta in all the right ways, wrapping the chicken in a cozy coat of flavor.
This recipe sits on my list of homemade dinner recipes that I keep coming back to. It doesn’t need a long ingredient list or hours of prep, just a pan, some pantry staples, and a little patience. If you’ve ever wanted a homemade recipe that feels special without needing to pull off a restaurant trick, this is it.
I’ve served this with garlic bread, but honestly, a dinner rolls recipe homemade easy batch on the side makes it even better. It’s hearty, it’s quick, and it’s one of those dinners recipes you’ll be glad you made.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz penne pasta
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion and garlic to the same pan and sauté until soft.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and garnish with fresh basil before serving.