Name: Cheesy Tomato Chicken & Pasta Skillet
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 400g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces); 200g spaghetti (broken into thirds); 3 large tomatoes (diced); 100g cheese (cheddar or mozzarella, shredded); 3 tablespoons butter

Cheesy Tomato Chicken & Pasta Skillet

A delicious one-pan fusion dish combining Italian pasta with Middle Eastern spices and French butter-cheese finishing. Tender chicken, spaghetti, and fresh tomatoes come together in a creamy, cheesy sauce that's ready in under 30 minutes.

28 min

Easy

4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty5/10

Sour3/10

Umami6/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Tender spaghetti coated in a creamy, slightly gooey cheese sauce with bite-sized, juicy chicken pieces that have a light browned exterior. Soft tomato chunks and a buttery mouthfeel add occasional pulpy and velvety contrasts.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory notes of melted cheese and browned chicken with a buttery backbone, brightened by fresh tomato acidity and a hint of black pepper. The overall scent is comforting and mildly tangy with gentle toasted/meaty undertones.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, a light lager or amber ale, or a cold glass of unsweetened iced tea or sparkling water with lemon.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette, garlic bread or crusty bread for sopping up sauce, or roasted/steamed vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or sautéed spinach.

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on the outside.

Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

Pour in 2 cups of water and add the broken spaghetti directly to the pan. Stir well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the pan from heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce.

Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot directly from the pan or transfer to serving plates.