Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Name: Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 2 chicken breasts; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp dried basil; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 handful fresh basil; Reserved pasta water

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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

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Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
In the same pan, add diced onion, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until softened and blistered, then mash tomatoes gently.
Step 5
Add chopped fresh basil, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Season with the same blend used on the chicken. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
Step 7
Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan along with Parmesan, mozzarella, and a splash of pasta water.
Step 8
Mix well until the sauce is creamy. Add more cheese or pasta water as needed.
Step 9
Serve hot, topped with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.

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