Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring succulent chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Penne Pasta
- 2 Boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 Onion, minced
- 3 Sun-dried tomatoes, halves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme or Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta following package instructions until al dente. Drain it and set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and let the oil shimmer.
- Add the minced garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken stock, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For extra greens, feel free to add spinach or arugula. Pair with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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