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20-minute Tangy & Creamy Chicken Pasta
This quick and easy 20-minute recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying creamy chicken pasta dish. Diced chicken breast is seared with aromatic onion and garlic, then simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with tomato paste and heavy cream, seasoned with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Served with linguine and garnished with fresh parsley, it's a perfect weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
640
Calories
30g
Protein
45g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Chicken searing in the pan
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Creamy sauce simmering
Instructions
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- Cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired.10mPreview10mPreviewCook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired.
- Melt butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sautรฉ until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.5m
Preview5mPreviewMelt butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sautรฉ until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. - Add diced chicken breast to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.7mPreview7mPreviewAdd diced chicken breast to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in salt, paprika, black pepper, chili flakes, and dried parsley. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to toast and become fragrant.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in salt, paprika, black pepper, chili flakes, and dried parsley. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to toast and become fragrant. - Add tomato paste to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well to combine with the chicken and spices. This helps to deepen its flavor.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd tomato paste to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well to combine with the chicken and spices. This helps to deepen its flavor. - Pour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.3m
Preview3mPreviewPour in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens. - Add the cooked linguine to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the cooked linguine to the pan with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water. - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
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