5.0 from 12 votes
Chicken Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Delicious Chickpea Lentil Pasta, tossed with rich sun-dried tomato sauce and grilled chicken, and topped with mozzarella — it makes a nutritious and healthy dinner for the whole family!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 packages Chickapea Penne
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (500 g.)
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (oil drained) (30 g.)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (I use oil from sun-dried tomatoes) (15 g.)
- ½ cup water (120 ml.)
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (1.5 g)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ cup Half & Half (120 ml.)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (65 g.)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (130 g.)
- Fresh thyme, to garnish
Instructions
- Start by blending the sun-dried tomatoes with water until a smooth puree forms (it should have the consistency of sour cream). Once ready, set aside.
- Cut the chicken into ½-inch-thick slices and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large, nonstick skillet, heat up 1 tbsp. of olive oil from the sun-dried tomato jar and fry the chicken slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil, and cook Chickapea penne for 3-5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- To prepare the sauce, place the sun-dried tomato puree, red pepper flakes, garlic, half & half, and parmesan into a large skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook it for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and penne to the sauce and mix everything well.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and broil for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, and serve immediately.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
731mg
(30%)
Potassium
215mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
600mg
(60%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 600mg | 60% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.