Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta

This Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is the perfect answer to busy weeknights. Full of flavour and ready in just 20 minutes, it combines tender golden chicken with a creamy tomato and basil sauce that’s pure comfort food.

Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta

SERVES

4

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

15

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 200g pasta of choice, cooked (Save 100ml pasta water)

  • For the chicken

  • 2-3 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes

  • 1 tbsp oregano

  • 1 tbsp paprika

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 15g butter

  • For the sauce

  • 25g butter

  • 200g cherry tomatoes whole

  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (if you like a little heat)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 100ml pasta water

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 1 tbsp tomato puree

  • 50g parmesan cheese

  • 30g of fresh basil, finely chopped

  • 50ml fresh cream

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