Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Tender and juicy boiled chicken drumsticks, paired with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, velvety heavy cream, and al dente spaghetti pasta, all tossed in a savory onion and garlic sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro and grated Parmesan cheese for an irresistible combination of flavors. This creamy tomato chicken pasta recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz spaghetti pasta
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the chicken drumsticks. Boil for approximately 15 minutes, until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Remove the skin and shred the chicken meat into smaller pieces. Set aside.
- 3.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- 4.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes (along with the oil they were packed in) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 5.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 6.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- 7.
Toss the cooked spaghetti pasta into the skillet, mixing it thoroughly with the sauce.
- 8.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 9.
Serve hot and enjoy this delectable creamy tomato chicken pasta!
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