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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

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A luxurious Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce served over pasta.

 

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces pasta of choice
  • Salt for boiling water
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • Additional grated parmesan

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken to even thickness, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to plate.
  3. Bring salted water to boil; cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low; cook garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add broth, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream until smooth, then whisk in parmesan.
  8. Return to low heat; add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  9. Bring to gentle simmer; return chicken to skillet.
  10. Bake 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  11. Let rest 5 minutes; slice chicken if desired.
  12. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  13. Serve garnished with basil and extra parmesan.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For dairy-free option, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and nutritional yeast for parmesan.

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Keywords: chicken dinner, pasta recipe, sun dried tomato, Italian chicken, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner

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