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May 13, 2025

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This Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken is the ultimate comfort meal—creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Juicy seasoned chicken is cooked until golden, then paired with a rich, cheesy tomato cream sauce made from blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Fresh basil and melted Parmesan and mozzarella create a velvety finish, all tossed with al dente pasta. It’s easy, indulgent, and perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests with bold, homemade flavor.

Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken cover
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Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken

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Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
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In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add diced onion, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until softened and blistered, then mash tomatoes gently.
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Add chopped fresh basil, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
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Season with the same blend used on the chicken. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
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Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan along with Parmesan, mozzarella, and a splash of pasta water.
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Mix well until the sauce is creamy. Add more cheese or pasta water as needed.
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Serve hot, topped with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Tomato Blistering Technique 🍅
    Use a cast-iron skillet on high heat to perfectly blister cherry tomatoes, creating intense caramelization and deepening the sauce's flavor profile.
  • Pasta Water Magic 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's liquid gold for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
  • Chicken Seasoning Pro Tip 🧂
    Create a dry rub by mixing all dry spices (onion powder, garlic powder, paprika) and thoroughly coat chicken breasts 30 minutes before cooking for maximum flavor penetration.
  • Cheese Melting Hack 🧀
    Remove the pan from direct heat when adding cheeses to prevent separation, and stir gently to create a smooth, creamy sauce without graininess.
  • Cream Sauce Stability 🥄
    Temper the heavy cream by slowly adding a small amount of hot liquid before incorporating it fully, preventing curdling and ensuring a silky smooth sauce.

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