Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken with creamy sauce and pasta, perfect for romantic dinners or weeknight family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it with a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian seasoning before cooking. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg