Description
This One-Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that comes together quickly in just one pot. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta are cooked in a creamy sauce for a comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil and drained)
- 12 ounces penne or your favorite short pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet. Cook chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sauté until fragrant. Stir in pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Add spinach if desired, garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in herb-infused oil.
- You can also swap in rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Add crushed red pepper for a little heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
