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Garlic Oil Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

Cultural Context

Garlic Oil Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta is a beloved dish in Italian-American cuisine, combining the rich flavors of garlic, cream, and tomatoes with tender chicken and pasta. It reflects the Italian tradition of using simple, fresh ingredients to create comforting meals. This dish has gained popularity in households across the United States, often served as a weeknight dinner or special occasion meal, showcasing the versatility of pasta in American cooking.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup passata
1/2 cup cream cheese
12 oz cooked rotini pasta
2 cups spinach
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Season chicken breast with salt and black pepper.

2

Heat garlic infused olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

3

Add the seasoned chicken breast to the pan and sear until golden brown on both sides.

4

Lower the heat and cook the chicken until 80-90% done; set aside.

5

Add more oil to the pan if needed, then add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes; roast to unlock flavors.

6

Add crushed tomatoes to the pan and mix; taste and adjust seasoning.

7

If a thicker sauce is desired, add passata and mix well.

8

Add cream cheese in small chunks to the sauce and mix until fully incorporated.

9

Add the chicken back into the sauce, even if slightly pink, to finish cooking.

10

Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.

11

Add cooked rotini pasta to the sauce and mix well to coat the pasta.

12

Add spinach to the pasta and sauce mixture, allowing it to wilt from the residual heat.

13

Turn off the heat and add grated parmesan cheese using a microplane; mix until creamy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

large potlarge skilletcolandermeasuring cupscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggs

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