This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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p-a-s-t-a !! This stuff is yummy! I’m about to change the way you think about creamy chicken pasta.

This chicken pasta has a light creamy tomato Alfredo sauce. The sauce boasts 6 fresh tomatoes, and very little cream but carries so much flavor! It is ridiculously good minus all the heaviness of traditional creamy Alfredo. It tastes fancy but this pasta recipe is really simple to make.

This simple method of cooking chicken breast is my favorite – it’s so tender and juicy! Plus, the chicken is cooked in the same pot as the sauce for simplicity and a boost of flavor as the wine deglazes the pan. This pasta also re-heats really well making it a great work-lunch option.

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

Ingredients for Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce:

3/4 lb linguini or fettuccine pasta
1 lb (2 medium) chicken breasts, trimmed
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp olive oil
6 Roma tomatoes, diced (plus more to garnish if desired)
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp hot chili flakes, (optional – omit if making for children)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus more to serve
1 garlic clove, pressed
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chardonnay or other dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Parmesan cheese to serve

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

How To Make Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce:

1. Cook pasta in salted water with 1 Tbsp olive oil until aldente according to package instructions. Rinse, drain (I used my OXO bowl)  and set aside.

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2. Trim chicken and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large deep pan ( I used my Dutch oven)  with 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté the first side until golden brown (5 minutes), flip, cover and sauté another 5 min or until done. Remove from pan and rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

3. In the same pan (no need to rinse it), over med/high heat, add diced tomatoes, green onion, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, 2 Tbsp chopped basil, pressed garlic clove and 4 Tbsp butter. Season with 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste. Add 1 cup wine and cook stirring occasionally until mixture is soft and most of the wine has evaporated.

4. Once there is only 1/4 cup liquid remaining, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt or season to taste.

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

5. Add back the chicken then season to taste if needed. Warm through gently for 2 minutes then toss the pasta with the sauce. Serve with parmesan, chopped fresh parsley and more diced tomatoes for extra freshness.

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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Chicken Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

4.91 from 22 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
This chicken pasta has a light creamy tomato sauce. It is quite flavorful and comforting minus all the heaviness of traditional creamy alfredo.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 servings as a main course
  • 3/4 lb linguini or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb 2 medium chicken breasts, trimmed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 roma tomatoes, diced (plus more to garnish if desired)
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp hot chilli flakes, (optional - omit if making for children)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus more to serve
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chardonnay or other dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Parmesan cheese to serve

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water with 1 Tbsp olive oil until aldente according to package instructions. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  • Trim chicken and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large deep pan or dutch oven with 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté the first side until golden brown (5 minutes), flip, cover and sauté another 5 min or until done. Remove from pan and rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • In the same pan (no need to rinse it), over med/high heat, add diced tomatoes, green onion, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, 2 Tbsp chopped basil, pressed garlic clove and 4 Tbsp butter. Season with 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste. Add 1 cup wine and cook stirring occasionally until mixture is soft and most of the wine has evaporated.
  • Once there is only 1/4 cup liquid remaining, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt or season to taste.
  • Add back the chicken then season to taste if needed. Warm through gently for 2 minutes then toss the pasta with the sauce. Serve with parmesan, chopped fresh parsley and more diced tomatoes for extra freshness.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chicken pasta
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $$

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This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

This chicken pasta has a creamy and light tomato alfredo sauce. The sauce has very little cream but it tastes gourmet! An easy chicken pasta recipe. | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Dominique W
    August 4, 2020

    This was a BIG hit for my family! The flavors were incredible and the sauce wasn’t too creamy or thin. It was perfect. I was asked to make this recipe twice in one week for my family. My brother, who hates tomatoes, LOVED this pasta.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 4, 2020

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Dominique! Thank you for the wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Holly C
    July 1, 2020

    Made this recipe exactly as it is written and wouldn’t have changed a single thing! The wine really made the flavor! It was so flavorful, and also light! This will definitely be a new go to recipe for my husband and I!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 1, 2020

      That’s just awesome! Thank you for that wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Lena
    October 4, 2019

    Hey!
    What if I don’t want use wine or chicken broth, What can I use instead?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 4, 2019

      Hi Lena, Our readers have substituted with broth to eliminate the wine here’s what one said “This is a delicious recipe. I’ve used chicken broth instead of wine. My family loved it. Big thanks.” If you don’t want broth, water would work but may lack flavor.

      Reply

  • Yelena
    August 5, 2018

    I made this one today and it was soooo good:) I was a bit worried the chiken might be dry, but it was really juicy. I used chicken broth instead and added cherry tomatoes, some fresh dill and green onion to garnish. We had no basil, but my family doesn’t like it much anyway. I also added some gruyere cheese.

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 5, 2018

      Thank you for sharing your wonderful additions with us, Yelena! I’m happy you made it perfect for your family!

      Reply

      • Alan Donald
        May 6, 2019

        Many families use chicken pastas regularly. They are relatively inexpensive, usually quick and easy to prepare and offer a flavorful meal for many occasions These chicken pasta meals can however, become the innocent victims of our own lack of time and creativity.

        Reply

  • Paulina Machuca
    April 28, 2018

    This is a delicious recipe. I’ve used chicken broth instead of wine. My family loved it. Big thanks.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 28, 2018

      You’re welcome Paulina! I’m happy to hear your family enjoys the recipe as much as mine does. Thanks for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Tamara Justice
    December 4, 2017

    Great recipe! My kids love this! I do sometimes substitute chicken broth for the wine. Delicious either way!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      December 4, 2017

      I’m glad to hear the recipe is a HIT with the whole family! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review Tamara!

      Reply

  • Laura Hone
    October 14, 2017

    I just made this dish…absolutely fantastic! My husband loved it and he is still raving about…told me to feel free to make it again soon!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 14, 2017

      Awesome! I’m glad to hear you both love the recipe! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review Laura!

      Reply

  • Evgeniya
    August 27, 2017

    Absolutely delicious!!!!!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      August 27, 2017

      I’m glad you love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply

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