Capellini with Chicken and Creamy Tomato Sauce
Author: Lemons & Anchovies
Recipe type: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes
- 1 lb chicken, diced (I used cooked leftover chicken breast)
- ¾ lb angel hair pasta (using the entire 1 lb would make for a dry pasta dish)
- 4 cloves garlic, pushed through a garlic press
- ⅔ - ¾ cup vermouth (or you can sub white wine or chicken stock)
- ½ cup half-and-half or cream
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped Parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for topping
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions while you cook the sauce. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan then add the garlic and chicken. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes making sure the garlic doesn't burn. Salt lightly. Add the vermouth, allow to cook down for 2 - 3 minutes before adding the diced tomatoes. Cook for another 4-5 minutes then add the half-and-half or cream. Cook for another 2 - 3 minutes then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Arrange pasta on plates and ladle sauce over. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
This is a perfect pasta dish for a wonderful cause! It reminds me of one I used to order at a favorite Italian restaurant but haven’t enjoyed in ages – must try!
Rowena @ Apron and Sneakers says
This is like one of my kids’ favorite pasta variations at home. Chicken and tomato sauce is a sure hit with kids and adults alike. I like your vermouth addition. I will give it a try next time!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
A wonderful cause Jean and a delicious pasta dish. We are big time pasta fans and new ideas are always welcome.
Patty says
A truly wonderful cause Jean! I love your chicken with a creamy tomato sauce over capellini;-)
The photos are so appealing, wish I could reach a fork in and have a bite!
Suzanne says
A healthy and beautiful dish of pasta that would satisfy kids and adults. Nice post 🙂
The Duo Dishes says
It’s great that you’re participating in the effort. We are all very lucky to eat well, so it is our duty to provide that opportunity to others if we can.
Faith says
Such a beatiful dish and an amazing cause to support. Thank you so much for helping to raise awareness about something so important!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Hunger is an issue that touches me most. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult it is to be hungry, with nothing to eat. I complain of headaches if I don’t eat regular meals (waaahhh…) – and this is just one day in my life! Imagine being hungry for a long time. That’s why I endeavour to teach my kids to NEVER complain about the food we put on their plate! That’s one of our non-negotiable rules at home. Romano’s Macaroni Grill is on the right track with their social responsibility! We only have one in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Next we are there, we will visit their restaurant, just because they are supporting a good cause! Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe! I am so fortunate to be able to eat mostly what I want. Will try not to complain anymore 🙂
Rosa says
A wonderful cause and lovely dish!
Cheers,
Rosa
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a great post and so proud of you for getting the word out about this important cause. It is amazing what we don’t realize on a day to day basis. Thank you for raising the awareness. This pasta looks and sounds amazing. I just got home from work and now you are making me even more hungry with this delight!!! 🙂
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
You did such a good thing for a good cause…wonderful looking pasta! For sure it’s must try! Loving your pics as always!
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
This looks like heaven on a plate!!
Valerie says
Excellent cause. I’ve made a few donations to No Kid Hungry in the past…it’s something I should do more often. I didn’t realize that Macaroni Grill was part of the campaign! (All the more reason to enjoy their food!) 🙂
This pasta dish is beautiful! Light and hearty and not an overload of carbs.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
It’s so amazing with what you’re doing here for the campaign! And this pasta – YUM! Love the creaminess and easiness of this dish!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Wow… I didn’t know that statistics either. So many hungry children. 🙁 You did a wonderful cause Jean and I admire of your effort to spread the words. I love this pasta! Sounds like my children would enjoy with lots of tomatoes and chicken! I love this plate/bowl – hard to know which one but it’s perfect for pasta/noodles where the plate is a little bend for scooping last piece… haha.