Chicken Parmesan Pasta
This chicken parmesan pasta is a lightened-up dinner that still qualifies as comfort food! Made with just a handful of ingredients, this chicken parm pasta will quickly become your go-to dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup (300 ml) tomato sauce (passata)
- 1 cup half and half (single cream)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large deep pan or Dutch oven and melt the butter in it. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes until slightly golden.
- Stir in the onion, garlic and red chili flakes and cook for 2 more minutes, occasionally stirring, until the onion is softened.
- Add the Italian seasoning and tomato puree (passata) and stir to combine, then stir in the cream.
- Allow the sauce to bubble for 2-3 minutes on low heat, then add the cooked pasta and stir in the grated parmesan.
- Add the fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, use some reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed. Add fresh basil for an aromatic touch. Top with extra cheese or breadcrumbs for added texture. Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.