Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta for 2
Elevate your pasta night with this hearty and flavorful Chunky Chicken Sauce for Pasta, designed perfectly for two. Tender golden-brown chicken chunks are paired with sautéed onions, garlic, and vibrant red bell peppers, then simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with Italian seasoning and a touch of chicken broth for extra depth. The sauce, brimming with freshness from chopped tomatoes and the optional creaminess of Parmesan cheese, clings beautifully to your pasta of choice for a comforting, restaurant-quality dish made in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is easy to customize and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium piece (about 200g) Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small, diced Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 small, diced Red bell pepper
- 3 medium, chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons, grated (optional) Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional) Fresh parsley
- 200 grams Cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and season with half of the salt and pepper.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and continue to cook for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and the remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer the sauce over low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If desired, stir in Parmesan cheese for added creaminess.
Serve the chunky chicken sauce over your cooked pasta of choice. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3394 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*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.
