Quick Basil Chicken Pasta for Two
A fast, flavorful one-skillet tomato and basil chicken sauce served over angel hair pasta for two.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces angel hair pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 small boneless chicken breast about 8 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup onion diced (about 1/4 medium onion)
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil or 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil optional, thinly sliced for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; season lightly with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent at the edges and the chicken is fully cooked, about 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, dried basil (or fresh basil), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the hot sauce; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and divide between two bowls.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt or hot sauce as needed, then divide the sauce over the two bowls of pasta.
- Top each serving with Parmesan and optional fresh basil slices, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Medium Skillet
- Colander
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Notes
- If using a thicker pasta than angel hair, start the pasta earlier so it finishes with the sauce.
- The sauce can sit covered briefly while pasta finishes if needed.
- If doubling the recipe, add 1–3 minutes to pan cooking times due to crowding.