Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced thinly
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to skillet, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook to thicken.
- Add cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss in the drained pasta, mixing until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Ensure chicken is juicy and tender. Customize the pasta by adding vegetables or adjust spice levels to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg