Description
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a delightful, one-pot Italian dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This recipe features tender chicken pieces, vibrant spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The combination of rich flavors and easy preparation means you can enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Whether served family-style or plated elegantly for a romantic dinner, this pasta will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
- 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes before adding chicken broth and bringing to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook on medium heat until al dente (15-20 minutes). Add spinach in the last minute of cooking.
- Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until melted, then return chicken to the skillet along with milk. Stir until the sauce thickens (3-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg