A creamy one-pan pasta dish with tender chicken, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and a parmesan-infused sauce that’s comforting, flavorful, and quick to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz penne or other short pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Slice chicken into thin cutlets and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
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Pour in broth and add dry pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer until sauce thickens.
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Slice chicken and return to skillet. Stir to coat and heat through.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.