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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta – a quick and easy creamy pasta that is made with garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and a little bit of half and half. It is ready in minutes and something that everyone will love.

It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, things are busy and getting dinner on the table needs to be easy. This sun-dried tomato pasta is ready in under 30 minutes, so it is perfect for any night of the week.

Creamy pasta is kind of my ideal dinner, but this is lightened up some, so you can enjoy it anytime. And if you want to totally mix up your pasta dinner, this Chicken Fajita Pasta is a great one pan meal with all kinds of flavor.

looking down at a serving bowl with sun dried tomato chicken pasta

 

If you like a creamy pasta, this sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is going to be a huge hit! There are quite a few great ones already on the site like Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pasta, Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Pasta Milano, and Tuscan Chicken Pasta.

One thing you will notice is that I tend to lighten up a creamy pasta just a little bit. Most recipes call for both milk and heavy cream. Or just use half and half. This gives you the rich and creaminess you crave, but cuts back on some of the fat and calories. As always, if you want to go all out and use all heavy cream, it definitely works and makes a delicious pasta.

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What’s In Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

  • Chicken
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Chicken Broth
  • Half and Half
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Basil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Short Cut Pasta
a spoonful of pasta

How To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  2. In a large skillet add a little bit of olive oil to the pan and brown the chicken. You want to cook for 3-4 minutes until it is browned, but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
  3. Add the rest of the oil to the pan with the onions and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  4. Mix in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until you can just start to smell it.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, half and half, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Stir to bring everything together.
  6. Add the chicken back to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 7-8 minutes until it starts to thicken and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Toss with the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Mix in the basil and serve immediately.
looking down on a serving bowl filled with pasta

What To Serve With Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Recipe Tips

  • You can use any cut of pasta you like. I used bowtie pasta here, but you can use penne, rotini, ziti or just about anything you like.
  • Use the oil the sun-dried tomatoes are packed in for more flavor.
  • To make this even more rich and creamy use heavy cream instead of half and half. You may need to reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid if the sauce gets too thick.
  • If you like it spicy, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese over the top and more basil.
close up sun-dried tomato chicken pasta in a bowl

More Delicious Pasta Recipes

Yield: 5

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

cropped in close up of creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta - a quick and easy creamy pasta that is made with garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and a little bit of half and half. It is ready in minutes and something that everyone will love.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 oz chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 8 oz short cut pasta

Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
    2. In a large skillet add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and brown the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes until it is browned, but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
    3. Add the remaining oil to the pan with the onions and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
    4. Mix in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until you can just start to smell it.
    5. Pour in the chicken broth, half and half, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Stir to bring everything together.
    6. Add the chicken back to the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 7-8 minutes until it starts to thicken and the chicken is cooked through.
    7. Toss with the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    8. Mix in the basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Use the olive oil the sun-dried tomatoes are packed in for more flavor.

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 390Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 81mgSodium 468mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 4gSugar 12gProtein 31g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Amanda

Wednesday 12th of January 2022

This pasta is so simple and delicious! The whole family loved it.

Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

Tuesday 11th of January 2022

This would be a huge hit at our house!! It looks amazing!!

katerina @ diethood.com

Tuesday 11th of January 2022

My family would love this for dinner! It looks and sounds incredibly delicious!! YUM!

Catalina

Tuesday 11th of January 2022

I have some sun dried tomatoes and I will make this pasta recipe tomorrow!

Beth

Monday 10th of January 2022

I love the flavors here. It's so great to find a recipe that's full of flavor but not heavy.

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