Description
This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is a delicious and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing sun-dried tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring. Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Slice chicken into strips and return to the sauce along with cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different version.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg