Description
A quick and flavorful recipe featuring chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, quick pasta recipe, flavorful chicken pasta