One-Pan Tomato Basil Chicken with Penne
A hearty weeknight meal where chicken simmers in a vibrant tomato-basil sauce with pasta, all cooked in one skillet. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, Penne pasta, Tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), sliced into 1-inch pieces Chicken breasts
- 8 oz Penne pasta
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh basil
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 sliced chicken pieces (6 oz each), season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 cup tomato sauce and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz penne pasta and 2 cups water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
