Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Enjoy this really quick and simple weeknight pasta dish with chicken and a creamy sun dried tomato and basil sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it is sure to be a fan favorite!
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into thin cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or more as needed
For the Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Cream Sauce
- 16 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 6 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per package directions.
- Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. While it is heating season the chicken with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and let cook without moving for 3-4 minutes. Then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the chicken has reached 165˚F internal temperature. Remove from skillet and set aside.Note: For best results, cook the chicken in a single layer without over crowding the pan. If you have too much chicken, cook the chicken in 2-3 batches by repeating this process.
- Reduce heat to low and add the butter to the skillet, once melted, add the flour and mix together. Add the garlic and cook 30-60 seconds.Mix in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken.
- Once thickened, slowly stir in the cream. Then add the salt, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and stir to coat. Add chicken to the top Garnish with additional basil or parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate them into meal-sized portions and then place them in an airtight container and store:
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments.
- Chicken breast – You can substitute other cuts of boneless chicken such as chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins. If you use a different cut of chicken, just be sure to cut or pound the chicken very thin.
- Penne pasta – You can use almost any variety of pasta you like or have on hand with great results in this recipe. Spaghetti, fettuccini, linguini, or even rotini will all work well.
- Butter – Salted or unsalted will work just fine. You won’t notice a difference in taste either way.
- Garlic cloves – I prefer fresh for the best flavor, but you can use jarred garlic in a pinch.
- Chicken Broth – Vegetable broth can also be substituted if preferred.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes – If you use sun-dried tomatoes that are not in oil, you may want to let them simmer in the sauce a bit longer to make sure they have enough time to plump back up and really flavor the sauce.
- Heavy Cream – Half and half can work if you do it very carefully, but it rarely combines as smoothly and does not make the sauce as rich and creamy as real cream does.
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Nutrition Information
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Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
1261mg
(36%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
910IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1261mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 910IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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