Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a rich and creamy dish that's perfect for dinners al fresco and potlucks too. It's a 30-minute, one-pot wonder you'll make again and again!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained according to package instructions
for the chicken
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian blend seasoning, or Herbs de Provence
- 3 ounces sun dried tomatoes packed in oil , drained and patted dry with a paper towel
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half and half , see note
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Drizzle a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring as needed, for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Make the sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in sun dried tomatoes and dried herbs (Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence), and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to a high simmer. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan for 3-4 minutes til cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put it together
- Stir in chicken and cooked penne noodles. Top with additional parmesan, cracked black pepper, and fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
*Heavy cream will yield a richer and creamier sauce. If using half and half, reduce chicken broth to 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 428 kcal, Carbohydrates: 50 g, Protein: 22 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 54 mg, Sodium: 529 mg, Potassium: 651 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 490 IU, Vitamin C: 21 mg, Calcium: 189 mg, Iron: 2 mg