This Creamy Spinach Chicken Tagliatelle is a rich and comforting pasta dish made with a fresh homemade tomato and spinach sauce. Whole tomatoes are gently cooked with chopped onion, garlic, and fresh spinach in olive oil until tender, then mashed directly in the pan to create a naturally smooth and flavorful base.
Tomato paste, fresh parsley, and dried chili flakes are added to enhance the sauce with extra depth and a subtle kick of heat. Cream and melted mozzarella cheese are then stirred in, creating a velvety, cheesy sauce that perfectly coats every strand of tagliatelle.
Finally, tender cooked chicken is combined with the pasta and creamy sauce, bringing everything together into a satisfying and well-balanced meal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Creamy Spinach Chicken Tagliatelle is an easy homemade recipe that’s perfect for lunch or dinner, offering fresh ingredients, creamy texture, and incredible flavor in every bite.
Chicken Tagliatelle
Ingredients
- 250g tagliatelle pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5–6 medium tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup cooking cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the PastaBring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.Step 2: Prepare the Tomato BaseHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the whole tomatoes, chopped onion, garlic cloves, and fresh spinach. Season with salt and black pepper, cover the pan, and cook until the tomatoes become very soft and the spinach has wilted.Step 3: Make the Creamy SauceUsing a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash the tomatoes and vegetables directly in the pan until a rustic sauce forms. Stir in the tomato paste, chopped parsley, and dried chili flakes, then cook for 1–2 minutes. Add the mozzarella cheese and allow it to melt before pouring in the cooking cream. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy, and well combined.Step 4: Combine EverythingAdd the cooked chicken pieces followed by the cooked tagliatelle. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy tomato sauce.Step 5: ServeServe immediately and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy while hot with extra mozzarella or Parmesan cheese if desired.
