Easy Fettuccine with Chicken Tomato Sauce

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This easy fettuccine with chicken tomato sauce recipe is a simple and delicious option for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken pieces and rich tomato sauce creates a satisfying and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a hearty and comforting meal on the table in no time. Serve this creamy fettuccine with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for an extra touch of indulgence.

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Easy fettuccine with chicken tomato sauce recipe details

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Chunks of delicious, sauced-up chicken meld with thick fettuccine in this easy main dish.
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (28 ounce) cans peeled tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta (one box)

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Add cubed chicken and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Set aside.
2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions start to get soft (but before they get brown), about 5 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mash up the whole tomatoes into smaller chunks.
5. Keep heating sauce until it starts to bubble (a.k.a. simmer), then turn the heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, adding chicken when there’s 5 minutes left to go.
6. For the fettuccine, a good time to start boiling the water is just before you add the tomatoes to the sauce. Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for the time directed on the pasta box.
7. When the fettuccine is cooked, drain it and put it in a large bowl. Add the sauce. Serve!