Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions:

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet with the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well combined and cheese melts.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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