Description
A creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and chicken, perfect for a comforting dinner that can be easily customized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil until golden
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving
Notes
- For make-ahead: slightly undercook pasta and refresh with cream when reheating
- Dairy-free option: use coconut milk and nutritional yeast
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste
- Time-saving tip: use rotisserie chicken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, chicken pasta, easy dinner, versatile pasta
