Description
This creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes combines tender chicken, a rich Parmesan cream sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a comforting yet elegant meal. It is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but flavorful enough to feel restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
200g (7 oz) pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with black pepper and oregano, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Add chili flakes if using and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and add the drained pasta. Toss well to coat evenly in the sauce.
- If using spinach, stir it in and cook for 1 more minute until wilted.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
For a lighter version, replace part of the heavy cream with half-and-half.
Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for additional texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the sauce.
Cream-based sauces may change texture slightly if frozen and thawed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
