When you need a comforting pasta dinner, this creamy tomato chicken spaghetti is an excellent choice.
Tender chicken and spaghetti are coated in a rich tomato cream sauce that’s savory, creamy, and full of Italian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Boneless chicken breast
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Season the chicken and cook it in a large skillet until golden and cooked through. Remove and slice.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic.
Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese.
Add the cooked spaghetti and toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Return the chicken to the skillet and garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan.
Why Reserve Pasta Water?
Pasta water contains starch that helps loosen the sauce while also helping the sauce cling to the spaghetti.
It’s a simple restaurant-style trick that can improve creamy pasta dishes.
Variations
Add spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, or roasted red peppers for extra flavor and texture.
Final Thoughts
This creamy tomato chicken spaghetti is rich, satisfying, and easy enough for a busy weeknight. It’s the kind of pasta dinner that can quickly become part of your regular family rotation