Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta for a satisfying meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach are enveloped in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, creating a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (from sun-dried tomato jar, if available)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in cream and broth, simmer. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to the skillet with pasta and spinach. Toss to coat. Serve hot, garnished with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the sauce.
- This dish works well with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
