Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: A Quick and Juicy Delight
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines juicy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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