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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Delight in this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring. Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  5. Slice chicken into strips and return to the sauce along with cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve garnished with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 30g

Notes

For best results, sear the chicken first, and cook the pasta while preparing the sauce to maintain everything's flavor and texture.

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