Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, velvety sauce infused with the tang of sun-dried tomatoes. This comforting meal is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes followed by heavy cream; simmer to create a sauce.
- Combine sliced chicken and cooked pasta with the sauce; stir in spinach until wilted.
- Finish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 325g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg