Description
Creamy one-pan sun-dried tomato pasta brings Mediterranean charm to weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup. Rich parmesan and garlic mingle beautifully, creating a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Ingredients:
- 1 lb pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Protein Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into uniform thin strips to ensure even cooking and quick heat absorption.
- Combine chicken broth, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add uncooked pasta directly into the liquid mixture, spreading it evenly across the pan to allow maximum contact with the broth.
- Simmer the pasta for 8-10 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and promote uniform cooking, until liquid is mostly absorbed and pasta reaches al dente texture.
- Incorporate sliced chicken into the pasta, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and no pink remains.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, creating a silky sauce that coats the pasta and chicken.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the dish, allowing it to melt and blend with the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped basil, providing a vibrant herbal finish.
- Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Select high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for enhanced depth and richness of flavor.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 703
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 76 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg