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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish that's perfect for dinners al fresco and potlucks too. It's a 30-minute, one-pot wonder you'll make again and again!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked and drained according to package instructions
for the chicken
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian blend seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 3 ounces sun dried tomatoes packed in oil drained and patted dry with a paper towel
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half and half see note
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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.
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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
- *Heavy cream will yield a richer and creamier sauce. If using half and half, reduce chicken broth to 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% 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.