Creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce with tender chicken and pasta—garlicky, rich, and ready in under an hour.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Pasta
02 - 12 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
→ Dairy
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
07 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
08 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
→ Oils & Fats
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Liquids
10 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices & Herbs
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
04 - In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to build flavor.
06 - Lower the heat to low and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken and the cheese melts into a smooth cream.
07 - Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return them to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen the sauce as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
08 - Divide among plates, garnish with fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan if desired; serve immediately.
