Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cream Sauce

Grilled Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce is an easy weeknight dinner loaded with grilled chicken, penne pasta, garlic, and a rich creamy tomato sauce. This tomato cream chicken pasta tastes better than a restaurant meal and comes together with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy nights, meal prep, and pasta lovers!

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Easy Tomato Cream Chicken Pasta

This tomato cream chicken pasta is one of those easy pasta recipes that tastes like something you’d order at your favorite Italian restaurant. Tender grilled chicken, penne pasta, garlic, and a creamy tomato sauce come together for a comforting dinner that is packed with flavor. The sauce is rich without being too heavy, and the pesto-marinated chicken adds a fresh herb flavor that really makes the dish pop.

How to Make Grilled Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Start by marinating the skinless chicken breasts in Lawry’s Herb & Garlic Marinade and pesto for a few hours or overnight in the fridge. Grill the chicken until cooked through, then let it rest before slicing. You can also cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat if you prefer.

While the chicken cooks, boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

To make the creamy tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic and chicken broth and let the broth reduce by half.

Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and flour to the pan. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. Reduce to low heat and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.

Toss the cooked penne pasta into the creamy tomato sauce until fully coated. Top the tomato pasta with sliced grilled chicken and serve warm with parmesan cheese if desired.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

You can substitute half and half for the heavy cream. You will still get a nice and creamy sauce.
Penne works great in this recipe because the sauce clings to the pasta, but rotini also works well.
Don’t overcook the pasta. Boil it until al dente so it holds up when tossed in the sauce.
Variations/Additions: Add spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes for extra vegetables and flavor.
Want a little heat? Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes with the sauce.
You can cook the chicken in a skillet instead of grilling it if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
Fresh basil and parmesan cheese add a great finishing touch before serving.
For extra garlic flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to the sauce.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
- This creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe is great for meal prep because the leftovers taste even better the next day.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

We love how simple this recipe is to make on a busy weeknight. The creamy tomato sauce coats every bite of pasta perfectly, and the grilled chicken breast takes it over the top. Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a little parsley before serving for a restaurant-style finish at home.

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Marinate chicken breasts in Lawry’s Herb & Garlic Marinade and pesto for several hours or overnight. Grill over medium heat until cooked through, then let rest before slicing. You can also cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until tender, about 2 -3 minutes. Stir in garlic and chicken broth; simmer until the broth reduces by half, 3 -5 minutes.
Whisk in tomato sauce, heavy cream, and flour until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Top with sliced chicken and serve warm with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

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