Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Pasta

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A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner with tender seared chicken strips, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta; all made in one pan.

Author: Lindsay Lehrer

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

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Cost: $10

Servings:

Equipment

Large Skillet
Large pot
Colander
Wooden Spoon
Measuring cups

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips and lightly pounded
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
Salt pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (to season chicken)
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese save about ¼ cup to top when done cooking
½ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
12 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape
2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Generously season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and ½ cup grated parmesan. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer for 5–8 minutes until tender and cooked through.
Remove the chicken (optional for easier mixing), toss in the cooked pasta, and stir until fully coated.
Top with the chicken, sprinkle with remaining parmesan and parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

You can adjust the sauce thickness by adding a splash of pasta water or broth.
Garnish with extra Parmesan for an extra creamy finish
Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
To make dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan cheese.
Sauce will thicken as it cools — loosen with milk or broth when reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal