Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 tbsp

vegetable oil

3 unit

chicken breast

cubed

1 unit

white onion

chopped

2 cloves

garlic

finely chopped

28 ounce

crushed tomatoes

canned

4 unit

button mushrooms

chopped

0.5 tsp

white sugar

0.5 tsp

Italian seasoning

4 cup

rotini pasta

uncooked

0.25 cup

Parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~4 min

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add chicken, onion, and garlic to the skillet.

Step 3
~4 min

Sauté until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning.

Step 5
~4 min

Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 6
~4 min

Reduce heat and stir in the sugar.

Step 7
~4 min

Simmer for at least 15 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Step 9
~4 min

Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente.

Step 10
~4 min

Drain the pasta.

Step 11
~4 min

Serve the pasta topped with the chicken mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of red wine while simmering for extra depth of flavor.

Garnish with fresh basil for added freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caesar salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (adapted)

Cultural Significance

A variation on the classic Bolognese sauce.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
family dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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