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Creamy Chicken Tomato Pasta

This Creamy Chicken Tomato Pasta recipe is comforting and delicious and perfect for a midweek family meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Family Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 519kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 zucchini grated
  • 2 sprigs thyme leaves only
  • 24 oz jar passata (700g)
  • ½ cup concentrated chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan
  • 2 cups raw baby spinach (60g)
  • 1 lb pasta (500g)

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until lightly browned - approximately 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add onion to skillet and cook over a medium heat until soft - approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook a further 2 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and thyme leaves to the skillet and cook until soft - around 2 minutes.
  • Add the passata, stock and sugar and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 10-15 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  • Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to the packet instructions.
  • Stir in the cream and parmesan and mix well.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and warm through.
  • Finally, toss in the spinach leaves and stir through until wilted.
  • Stir the chicken tomato sauce through the drained pasta.
  • Serve in bowls sprinkled with grated parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g