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One Pan Chicken and Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

by Published: Apr 6, 2016 Updated: May 24, 2020

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This One Pan Chicken and Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce is an easy 30-minute meal that’s perfect ANY time of the year!

Overhead view of linguine and chicken in tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet.

I love it when an awesome meal comes together in 30 minutes or less!  Because honestly, now that warmer weather has arrived, I’d rather be outside working in my yard or playing with my dog, Baby in the evenings.  Not only is this creamy pasta dish super fast and easy, it tastes absolutely incredible!

Front view of a fork in pasta and chicken on a black plate.

Besides, what’s not to love about chicken surrounded by pasta swimming in a creamy tomato sauce?!  Nothing.  Serve it with a salad and crusty french bread and you’ve got a complete meal in no time flat.

Overhead view of linguine pasta in a tomato sauce with chicken on a black plate with a fork.

The pasta cooks right in the sauce and chicken broth so there’s just one pan which means EASY CLEANUP… I’ll take it!  🙂

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Overhead view of chicken with pasta in a tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet.

One Pan Chicken and Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce

★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings
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Description

The easiest, most flavorful creamy chicken pasta dish that comes together in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cubed
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces linguine pasta
  • â…“ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Sliced or chopped fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring constantly, or until cooked thoroughly and browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add chicken broth, pasta sauce, and Italian seasoning to skillet. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add linguine and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  3. Add cream and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked chicken and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.
  4. Serve topped with fresh basil, if desired.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken and pasta in tomato cream sauce

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  3. Keith Crossley

    Really enjoyed this.

    It all started because I had a jar of home-canned tomato puree and a chicken breast. So I adapted the recipe here.

    Sauteed onion & garlic, then the tomato sauce and cooked to reduce to sauce consistency. Dusted the chicken with flour & S&P before browning; adding a pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Added some grated Parm to the cream and served it all with Parm on top.

    ★★★★★

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