chicken and linguine in creamy tomato sauce

Grand Haven, MI
Updated on Oct 7, 2013

One of the few dishes that I can make that all of my family loves. Even my picky four-year old!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield Four servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 jar pasta sauce, i prefer newman's own marinara
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup whipping or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

How To Make chicken and linguine in creamy tomato sauce

  • Step 1
    In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In same skillet, stir in pasta sauce and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in uncooked linguine and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until linguine is tender.
  • Step 3
    Stir in cream and basil. Return chicken to skillet and cook 5 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Linguine
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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