Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious creamy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream slowly while stirring constantly. Let simmer until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Toss cooked pasta in the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Slice chicken and nestle on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or bell peppers.
- Different cheeses like Gouda can create unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg