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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

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Make this rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken in a creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe is simple enough for a weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil to cook the chicken.
  • Penne or rotini work well because their shapes capture the creamy sauce effectively.
  • If you prefer a tangier sauce, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when you add the garlic.

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