{"id":60185,"date":"2025-05-02T11:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/?p=60185"},"modified":"2025-05-05T12:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T16:01:46","slug":"creamy-tomato-chicken-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/creamy-tomato-chicken-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe makes the best dinner. Juicy chicken breast paired with a flavorful sauce and your favorite pasta is fancy enough for date night but easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-05.jpg\" alt=\"creamy tomato chicken pasta\" class=\"wp-image-60882\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-05.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-05-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-05-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve got a new creamy chicken pasta with tomato sauce recipe for you today. Chicken is definitely the protein we eat most in our house so I almost always have some on hand. Plus we&#8217;re coming into tomato season soon so this recipe is the perfect way to use up some of those cherry or grape tomatoes you&#8217;ll likely have on hand all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This creamy tomato chicken pasta dish is extremely versatile and ready in under 30 minutes. It&#8217;s easy enough for a quick family dinner but also fancy enough that you could serve it for a date night in! It also reheats well &#8211; I would store the pasta separate &#8211; so you can prep it ahead of time quick weekday lunches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Chicken Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more easy chicken recipes? Try one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/one-pot-chicken-and-rice\/\">One Pot Chicken and Rice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/sheet-pan-caprese-chicken\/\">Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-quinoa-enchilada-casserole\/\">Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Enchilada Casserole<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/greek-yogurt-chicken-marinade\/\">Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make this creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe you just need a few simple ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken &#8211; I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Be sure to cut them in half lengthwise or pound to an even thinness so they cook quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonings &#8211; I share my favorite combination but feel free to improvise and use what you have<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chicken broth &#8211; Vegetable broth also works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butter and garlic &#8211; For flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomato paste &#8211; This sauce has a mild tomato flavor thanks to this addition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy cream &#8211; You could also use half and half<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parmesan &#8211; Freshly grated is best!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix-ins &#8211; I use baby spinach and cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pasta &#8211; Use your favorite kind!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Creamy Tomato Sauce Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This rich, velvety tomato sauce is easy to make and full of flavor! Here&#8217;s how you make it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Season the chicken breasts and saute them in the pan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deglaze the pan with some chicken broth. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add butter, garlic and tomato paste, then sprinkle in some flour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly add the broth and let the sauce thicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in some heavy cream and parmesan, then add several handfuls of baby spinach and some halved tomatoes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return the chicken to the pan to coat with sauce and serve over your favorite pasta!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to try a different cream sauce? Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltandlavender.com\/creamy-tomato-pasta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta<\/a> or this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromvalerieskitchen.com\/easy-tomato-cream-sauce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy 10-Minute Tomato Cream Sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-13.jpg\" alt=\"chicken in creamy tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach\" class=\"wp-image-60884\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-13.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-13-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-13-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Pasta to Pair with Creamy Tomato Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe is flexible in that you can definitely choose your favorite pasta! If you prefer longer noodles, try fettuccine. If you like bite-sized pasta, try penne, rigatoni, fuseli etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more pasta recipes? Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/broccoli-pesto-pasta\/\">Broccoli Pesto Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/roasted-vegetable-pasta-salad\/\">Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/slow-cooker-pesto-chicken-tortellini\/\">Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Tortellini<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional Mix-ins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve added cherry tomatoes and spinach to this recipe but you&#8217;re welcome to add additional mix-ins as well based on preferences or what you have on hand. Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roasted red peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sun-dried tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artichoke hearts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protein variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t want to sear your chicken in the pan? No problem! You could cook it in the air fryer, throw it on the grill or you could even try switching up the protein and try making this with shrimp or pork. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-07-2.jpg\" alt=\"creamy tomato chicken pasta with spianch\" class=\"wp-image-60892\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-07-2.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-07-2-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-07-2-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Serve with Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretty much any vegetable from roasted veggies to salad would make a great side dish. So would garlic bread!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try one of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/maple-glazed-carrots\/\">Maple Glazed Carrots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/easy-spinach-balls\/\">Easy Spinach Balls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/curry-roasted-acorn-squash\/\">Curry Roasted Acorn Squash<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/kale-and-white-bean-salad\/\">Kale and White Bean Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/roasted-cabbage-wedge-salad\/\">Roasted Cabbage Wedge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol 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Juicy chicken breast paired with a flavorful sauce and your favorite pasta is fancy enough for date night but easy enough for a quick weeknight meal.<\/em><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"author\"><strong data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Author:<\/strong> <a data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/about-me\/\">Lindsay<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t<p>For the chicken:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.5\">1.5<\/span> pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise to make thinner)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 Tbsp<\/span> oil<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> paprika<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tsp\">2 tsp<\/span> garlic powder<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 tsp<\/span> salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the sauce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">1.75 cups<\/span> chicken broth (divided)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 Tbsp<\/span> butter<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 Tbsp<\/span> flour<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3 Tbsp<\/span> tomato paste<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.75\" data-unit=\"cup\">3\/4 cup<\/span> heavy cream<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"pint\">1 pint<\/span> cherry or grape tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span>&#8211;<span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span> cups fresh baby spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4 servings of pasta to serve with chicken and sauce<\/p>\n<!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS-->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode\">\n\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__container\">\n\t\t<label class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"tasty_recipes_696e5813056af_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-slider tasty-recipes-cook-mode__switch-round\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-tasty-recipes-customization=\"button-color.background button-text-color.color\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t\t<label for=\"tasty_recipes_696e5813056af_cookmode\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__label\">Cook Mode<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-mode__helper\">\n\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/label>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div 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You can store it all together or store the pasta separately. Reheat in the microwave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I make creamy tomato chicken pasta without heavy cream?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to lighten this up slightly, you could use half and half or whole milk. I would not recommend leaving the cream out of this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the difference between tomato cream sauce and vodka sauce?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vodka sauce uses vodka to help emulsify the tomatoes and cream which can lead to a sauce that its a bit creamier and smoother. Tomato cream sauce is just a mixture of broth, heavy cream and tomatoes. If you&#8217;re looking for a vodka sauce recipe, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/pasta-with-vodka-sauce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penne Alla Vodka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I keep the sauce from curdling when adding cream to tomatoes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with cream that is room temperature and add slowly to the pan over low heat, stirring constantly to help it mix in and adjust to the temperature of the tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-09.jpg\" alt=\"chicken in creamy tomato sauce\" class=\"wp-image-61366\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-09.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-09-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Creamy-Tomato-Chicken-Pasta-_-The-Lean-Green-Bean-09-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use leftover grilled chicken in this pasta recipe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! 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