Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delightful dish combining chicken and sun-dried tomatoes for a quick and easy meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- This dish can be made lighter by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta