Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a delightful meal that combines succulent chicken with rich sun-dried tomatoes and a velvety cheese sauce. This quick and satisfying dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family dinners. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, this pasta recipe is sure to impress everyone around the table. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with a crisp salad, it promises to deliver comfort and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken
- 5 garlic cloves
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Asiago cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, Adobo, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over low-medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 3 minutes; set tomatoes aside.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream, whole milk, basil, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Stir in mozzarella and Asiago; bring to boil while stirring.
- Mix cooked pasta into the sauce along with the chicken and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg