Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is creamy, rich, and full of delightful flavors. This easy weeknight dinner combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce that will have you craving it night after night. It's the perfect dish to impress your family or guests!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Saucepan
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into thin cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or more as needed
- 16 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per package directions.
- Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat.
- While it is heating, season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and let cook without moving for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then flip and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken has reached 165˚F internal temperature.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low and add the butter to the skillet; once melted, add the flour and mix together.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Mix in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken.
- Once thickened, slowly stir in the heavy cream.
- Then add the salt, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and stir to coat.
- Add chicken to the top. Garnish with additional basil or parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tip 1: You can substitute other cuts of boneless chicken such as chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
- Tip 2: You can use almost any variety of pasta you like or have on hand with great results.
- Tip 3: Either salted or unsalted butter will work just fine.
- Tip 4: I prefer fresh garlic for the best flavor, but you can use jarred garlic in a pinch.
- Tip 5: If you use sun-dried tomatoes that are not in oil, simmer them longer in the sauce to ensure they plump up.