Description
This one-pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comforting meal for busy weeknights. It features tender, golden-seared chicken breast combined with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and a velvety, parmesan-infused cream sauce. Perfectly balanced with a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice, this dish offers a sophisticated, restaurant-quality flavor profile that is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy with the whole family.
Ingredients
8 oz jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drain oil, reserve 3 tbsp)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
4 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp salted butter
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb short cut pasta (penne or rigatoni)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss chicken cubes with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Heat the reserved 3 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter, shallots, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and pasta, followed by the vegetable broth.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente and the liquid has reduced.
Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, tossing until heated through and the sauce is thickened.
Serve warm with extra parmesan on top.
Notes
Ensure you reserve the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes as it adds significant depth of flavor. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg