Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, coating well with the sauce.
- Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
You can use pre-cooked chicken for quicker preparation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 98mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, comfort food, quick dinner, family meal