Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
428 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Description
This pasta dish is prepared by sautéing seasoned chicken breast pieces until cooked through, then setting them aside while the sauce is made in the same pan. The sauce begins by melting butter and cooking minced garlic to release aroma, followed by stirring in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Chicken broth is added and brought to a simmer before heavy cream and Parmesan cheese are stirred in until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
Once the sauce is ready, the chicken and cooked penne pasta are combined to allow the flavors to meld. The cheese enriches the sauce, giving it a velvety texture, while the sun-dried tomatoes provide a concentrated tomato flavor and slight chewiness. Seasoning with salt and pepper is adjusted to taste, and additional Parmesan or fresh herbs can be added as garnish.
This recipe notes that using heavy cream results in a richer sauce, while substituting half and half requires reducing chicken broth accordingly. The dish is practical for a flavorful dinner where creamy sauce and tender chicken pasta come together seamlessly.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained according to package instructions
for the chicken
- 2 chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, medium, boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian blend seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes drained and patted dry with a paper towel, packed in oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream see note, or half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Drizzle a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring as needed, for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Make the sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sun dried tomatoes and dried herbs (Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence), and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to a high simmer. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan for 3-4 minutes til cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put it together
- Stir in chicken and cooked penne noodles. Top with additional parmesan, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
- Use heavy cream for a richer sauce; if using half and half, reduce chicken broth to 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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