Description
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Grilled Chicken combines tender chicken, a smooth tomato cream sauce, and spaghetti for a comforting yet fresh dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then brush with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest and slice.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, cream, and chili flakes, then simmer gently.
- Add spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat, using pasta water if needed.
- Top with sliced chicken, heat briefly, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Substitute penne or fettuccine if desired.
- Add grated Parmesan before serving for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg