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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is made with a homemade cream sauce with butter, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream and Parmesan cheese.
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This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is made with a homemade cream sauce with butter, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream and Parmesan cheese.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 oz. penne pasta (or any short-cut pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
8 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
3 cups baby spinach
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Directions
Cook the pasta, according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF degrees.
Place chicken a plate and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces and set aside,
Lower the heat to medium, and in the same pan, add the butter, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Once spinach is wilted, add the cream and let it come to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Add chicken and pasta and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1911IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg
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