Chicken Tomato Pasta
This chicken tomato pasta is a super easy and delicious meal, just perfect for a busy weeknight. It has tender chicken pieces and a super flavorful tomato sauce that the entire family will love!
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Ingredients
Method
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the package.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it.
Add the chicken, season with a bit of salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until slightly golden.
Add the onion and mushrooms and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through and reduced in size.
Stir in the garlic, red chili flakes, dried basil and dried oregano and cook for another minute.
Next, add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it bubble for 5 minutes.
Stir in the baby spinach and simmer for 1 more minute, then transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it well.
Stir in the grated Parmesan, season to taste and serve with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.