Description
Chicken and Pappardelle With Tomato Sauce is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and wide pappardelle noodles in a rich, savory tomato sauce. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an extraordinary meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests. With foolproof techniques and vibrant flavors, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice chicken and mince garlic.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in canned tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Cook pappardelle: Boil salted water, add pappardelle noodles, and cook according to package instructions (typically 5-7 minutes).
- Toss together: Drain pappardelle (reserve some water), add to the skillet with sauce and chicken, tossing everything together until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg