Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    148

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of Italy with this vibrant pasta dish! Tender chicken and perfectly cooked penne are swathed in a luscious sun-dried tomato pesto cream sauce, infused with roasted red peppers, garlic, and a hint of spice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    64 g
  • Cholesterol
    97 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    650 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides (approximately 8-10 minutes).

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Recipe View Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Be careful not to burn the garlic.

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Recipe View Add the chopped roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomato pesto, heavy cream, chopped fresh basil, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, allowing the chicken to cook through and the sauce to thicken. This should take approximately 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Recipe View While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.

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Recipe View Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente (about 10-12 minutes).

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Recipe View Drain the pasta well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.

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Recipe View Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sun-dried tomato chicken sauce. Toss to coat evenly, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.

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Recipe View Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil, if desired.

For an extra layer of flavor, try marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried basil, but fresh is highly recommended.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference. For a milder dish, reduce or omit it completely. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nathanial Carroll

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 49 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Paolo Hand

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to make and tastes amazing. I added some spinach for extra veggies.

  • Ole Lubowitz

    The sauce is incredible! I will definitely be making this again.

  • Melissa Prohaska

    My family loved it! I used half-and-half instead of heavy cream to make it a little lighter.

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