Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta, a satisfying and easy-to-make dish perfect for any night of the week. Tender chicken strips, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce come together to create a decadent pasta experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything: Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well coated. Garnish with chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
