Easy Cheesy Tomato Chicken Pasta
Using just 6 ingredients this cheesy chicken tomato pasta is yummy and kid-friendly to boot! The whole family will enjoy this one!
Servings 4
Calories 750kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lb small pasta rotini, penne, shells
- 1/2 cup butter
- 45 ounces tomato sauce (3 x 15oz cans)
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
Optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the chicken
Cook the pasta
- Cook 1 lb small pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
Make the sauce
- Melt 1/2 cup butter into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add 45 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning, stirring to combine.
Combine and serve
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- Stir to combine, and allow to heat through.
- Remove from heat, and add the 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, stirring to melt.
- Test for seasoning, add more if needed.
- Top with cooked chicken.
- Devour.
Optional
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Nutrition
Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1564mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 990IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 3.8mg
