Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety cream sauce to coat your favorite pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, rigatoni recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the boneless chicken breasts into even strips or bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside, keeping the flavorful brown bits on the pan for the sauce base.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook them gently in the olive oil and chicken drippings until the garlic is fragrant and sun-dried tomatoes start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir thoroughly, scraping the browned bits from the pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Drain cooked pasta, reserving a little pasta water. Toss the noodles into the sauce along with cooked chicken pieces. Mix well to coat every strand or piece in the cream sauce.
- Finish with freshly chopped basil leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe can be made gluten-free using gluten-free pasta.
- Vegetarian options are available by substituting chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Feel free to add other herbs or vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner