Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Name: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 ounce penne pasta; 4 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Tender chicken breast and penne pasta coated in a luxurious, savory cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a speedy weeknight treat.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.87/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounce penne pasta
4 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
1.5 cup chicken broth
0.75 cup heavy cream
0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Return the cooked chicken and drained penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves.

Notes

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a subtle hint of spice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 657
Protein: 47 g
Carbohydrates: 57.5 g
Fat: 27.6 g
Fiber: 4.6 g
Sodium: 977 mg
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Sugar: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 162 mg