Description
Indulge in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, a delicious one-pot meal that brings the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine to your kitchen. This satisfying dish features tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, and savory sun-dried tomatoes, making it a perfect choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Ready in just 45 minutes, this pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Impress family and friends with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Sauté until cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes before adding chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente (15-20 minutes), adding spinach during the last minute.
- Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until melted. Return the chicken to the skillet along with milk; stir until thickened (3-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg