Description
Creamy, savory chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, ready in just 30 minutes for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta (or gluten-free)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium-low heat, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, lemon juice, and zest. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
