Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a rich and satisfying dish that features tender chicken, creamy sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, making it perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté the chicken until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta along with grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, season your chicken with herbs before cooking.
- Substitute shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Add peas or other vegetables for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg