chicken and linguine in creamy tomato sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Nancy Allen
Wentzville, MO

This is one of our many loved pasta meals. It's creamy and rich and very filling.

(1 rating)
yield 4 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken and linguine in creamy tomato sauce

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 jar
    prego pasta sauce
  • 2 c
    water
  • 8 oz
    linguine or spaghetti
  • 1/2 c
    whipping or heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

How To Make chicken and linguine in creamy tomato sauce

  • 1
    In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • 2
    In same skillet, stir pasta sauce and water. Bring to 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.
  • 3
    Stir in cream and basil. Return chicken to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Makes 4 servings.

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