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Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
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Cheesy Tomato Pasta with Chicken
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Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
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.
4
In the same pan, add diced onion, minced garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until softened and blistered, then mash tomatoes gently.
5
Add chopped fresh basil, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
6
Season with the same blend used on the chicken. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.
7
Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the pan along with Parmesan, mozzarella, and a splash of pasta water.
8
Mix well until the sauce is creamy. Add more cheese or pasta water as needed.
9
Serve hot, topped with extra basil or Parmesan if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Blister Your Cherry Tomatoes 🍅Sauté the cherry tomatoes in olive oil over high heat until they burst and caramelize—this concentrates their sweetness and creates a rich, jammy base for your sauce that ordinary simmered tomatoes can't achieve.
- Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save 1-2 cups of starchy pasta water before draining, then use it to adjust your cream sauce's consistency and help it cling to the pasta—this transforms a separated sauce into a silky, cohesive coating.
- Pound Your Chicken Breasts Evenly 🔨Gently pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾-inch) so they cook evenly and stay juicy throughout, eliminating overcooked edges and undercooked centers.
- Bloom Your Dried Spices in Fat 🌿Toast the garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients—this releases their essential oils and deepens their flavors exponentially.
- Finish with Fresh Basil Off Heat 🔥Tear fresh basil and stir it in after removing your pan from heat to preserve its bright, peppery notes rather than cooking them away into bitter, muted flavors.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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