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5.0 from 12 votes

The Love Machine Chicken Pasta

Chicken sauteed in butter and garlic and mixed with a rich creamy sundried tomato parmesan cream sauce all on a bed of fresh pasta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. chicken breasts sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in a jar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil if using dried basil, use only 2 teaspoons
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese keep out 1/4 cup for garnish
  • 1 lb. Linguine or Fettucine Pasta add salt to pasta water while cooking

Instructions

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  1. In large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic. Add chicken breast and cook for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through and onions are tender. Add salt and pepper.
  2. Add sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, heavy cream, chicken broth, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. (you can also blend the tomatoes, basil, cream, and broth in blender before adding to pan if you desire a creamy sauce).
  3. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Generously salt your pasta water. Drain.
  4. Let sauce simmer for 8-10 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
  5. Toss sauce with cooked and drained pasta.
  6. Top with remaining 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Season to taste.