Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water, then drain.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds before adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently, stirring in grated Parmesan until smooth. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Slice the cooked chicken into strips and mix with drained pasta in the sauce until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to use other types of pasta like fusilli or farfalle based on your preference. For added freshness, top the dish with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
