30 Minute Rose Chicken Breast Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (split in half lengthwise, pounded to even thickness)
• 1 tsp Salt (to season chicken)
• 1 tsp Paprika (smoked or sweet, adds color)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for searing chicken and sautéing)
• 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (adds depth and a slight tang)
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (full‑fat for a rich rosé sauce)
• 200 g Dry Pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli) (about 2 cups uncooked)
• 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved from cooking pasta)
• 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare and Season Chicken

   Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make thin cutlets, then pat dry. Season both sides with salt and paprika (or any preferred spices).

   Time: PT5M

2. Sear Chicken

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook 5 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown but not fully cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Sauté Aromatics

   Push the chicken to the side of the pan (or remove temporarily). Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the same skillet, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Build the Rosé Sauce

   Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Then pour in the heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Cook Pasta and Combine

   While the sauce simmers, boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain. Add the cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water to the skillet, stirring to coat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Boiling

6. Finish and Serve

   Return the seared chicken to the pan, toss everything together and let cook an additional 2 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. Plate, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

3 g