Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, luscious cream sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. This delightful meal comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously; let simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and fresh spinach, stirring until well combined and spinach wilts.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg