Chicken Mama Mia
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with Chicken Mama Mia, a creamy, flavor-packed dish that's sure to impress. This Italian-inspired recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic-tomato cream sauce enriched with parmesan and fragrant basil. A touch of oregano and crushed red pepper flakes brings a subtle warmth, beautifully complementing the dish's rich flavors. Paired with your favorite al dente pasta, this one-skillet masterpiece is as comforting as it is indulgent. Perfect for a cozy family meal or a special occasion, Chicken Mama Mia comes together in under an hour, making it both accessible and utterly satisfying. Serve up a plate of this delightful chicken pasta recipe and let the "mama mia" moments begin!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Stir in the can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, followed by 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the chicken. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked pasta, garnished with the remaining parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.1 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.9 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 901 mg | 300% | |
| Sodium | 4335 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 273.5 g | 547% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1208 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1371 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
