Description
This cozy, flavor-packed pasta features creamy, garlicky chicken and bright sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1. Butterfly each chicken breast for even cooking. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
- 3. Add butter to the skillet, melt, and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
- 4. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, then add heavy cream and simmer.
- 5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 6. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving some cooking water.
- 7. Slice the rested chicken and combine pasta with the sauce. Add chicken and toss to coat.
- 8. Garnish with fresh herbs and additional Parmesan before serving.