Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich parmesan sauce. This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Additional parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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