Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. When the pasta is done, set aside a small ladle of cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, peel & finely chop the onions.
• Step 3
  Pat the chicken dry & cut it into bite-sized pieces.
• Step 4
  Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the chicken. Season with salt & pepper. Cook until the chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 min. Set aside & keep warm.
• Step 5
  In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil, over medium heat. Add the onions & grated garlic. Sauté for 2-3 min.
• Step 6
  Add the crushed tomatoes & stir to combine. Lower the heat & simmer for 5 min.
• Step 7
  After 5 min, add: the cream, chicken, drained pasta & reserved cooking water, if needed. Stir to evenly coat.
• Step 8
  Serve the creamy tomato & chicken pasta on a plate & garnish with basil leaves, if you have any. Re-season to taste & enjoy!