Creamy Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Delight with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- 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: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pasta, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner