Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    653 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This quick and easy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta has amazing flavor, comes together quickly, and has a sauce that just melts in your mouth! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 oz dried pasta (I usually use a shorter cut, like penne, rigatoni, farfalle, etc)
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 6-7 oz jar sun dried tomatoes in oil roughly chopped, reserving the oil in the jar
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/3 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated tastes the best
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  Boil pasta to al dente according to package directions.  Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water!
  2. Drain, toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, paprika and red pepper flakes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of the oil from the sun dried tomato jar and 1 Tbsp butter over MED HIGH heat and add the chicken pieces, sautéing 3-4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.  Remove to a plate.
  5. Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes to skillet and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring often. Stir in half and half and let sauce come to a simmer.  Add mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until melted.
  6. Add pasta and cooked chicken (plus any juices that have accumulated on the plate), stirring to combine well.  Stir in reserved pasta water, a little bit at a time, if needed, to thin out the sauce.
  7. Stir in basil and serve, garnished with more minced basil if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 653kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 863mg (36%) Potassium 1326mg (38%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1288IU (26%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 653 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 653kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 863mg 36%
Potassium 1326mg 28%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1288IU 26%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 323mg 32%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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