Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this One-Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta. A comforting and satisfying meal that comes together quickly in just one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or pot. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: In the same pot, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then stir in the uncooked pasta. Simmer until al dente.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy. Add chicken and spinach, cook until spinach wilts. Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
