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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta recipe ready in 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken strips in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften and release flavor.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra Italian seasoning to taste.
  9. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then add drained pasta. Toss well to coat evenly with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  10. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure browning. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with brown rice or chickpea pasta. For dairy-free, replace heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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