Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Recipe
Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a summery penne pasta 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: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg
