Description

A rich, creamy pasta dish featuring seared chicken in a silky sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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2 large chicken breasts (halved)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Boil pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Lightly coat chicken in flour, seasoned with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning. Simmer until creamy.
Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes, then toss in pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water until well coated.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

Pound chicken halves to an even thickness for even cooking. Do not overcook pasta; al dente holds better in the sauce. Save the pasta water to help sauce adhere. Use fresh grated parmesan for better flavor. Consider adding spinach or arugula for extra nutrients.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 600
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, sun-dried tomatoes, easy chicken recipe