Description
Chicken and Pappardelle With Tomato Sauce is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce with wide, luscious pappardelle pasta. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy the delightful aroma and vibrant flavors as you serve this dish at your next dinner party or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onion and garlic finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet with drippings, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and juices; stir well and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet with fresh basil. Cook on low heat while boiling pappardelle according to package instructions.
- Drain pappardelle when al dente and toss with chicken-tomato mixture. Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg