Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Two bowls Chicken in Rosa Sauce with Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Spinach in white serving bowls.

5 from 5 votes

You'll love the simplicity and indulgence of this Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce--a heartwarming blend of tender chicken in a velvety tomato base enriched with cream and Parmesan cheese. It’s a dish that can effortlessly transition from a comforting weeknight dinner to an elegant offering for guests.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 container (5-ounce) baby spinach
2 cloves garlic minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 jar (24-ounce) tomato and basil marinara sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (12-ounce) roasted red bell peppers drained, patted dry and sliced
Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese or Romano cheese
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes or until wilted. Season spinach with salt and black pepper, to taste. Transfer to a plate and drain off any excess liquid.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Brown the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate along with any drippings in the pan.
Pour the tomato and basil sauce into the skillet (off the heat to prevent spattering). Then, pour the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the pan and whisk the two together.
Place back on the heat. Return chicken to the pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through to 165 degrees in the center, approximately 5-6 minutes.
Add the roasted red bell pepper and cooked spinach and heat through.
Serve with or over cooked angel hair pasta with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired.

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