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.
Servings: 5
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
- 1/2 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
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until you can just start to smell it.
- Pour in the chicken broth, half and half, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Stir to bring everything together.
- 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.
- Toss with the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Use the olive oil the sun-dried tomatoes are packed in for more flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 468mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g
