Description
A comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook your pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, sear for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and rest.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the spinach: Toss in fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts down, about 1 minute.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, add grated Parmesan and dried basil, mixing until cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- Combine everything: Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet with the drained pasta. Toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Serve immediately: Plate with a generous portion of chicken and sauce, garnishing with additional Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
Can prepare chicken and sauce a day in advance. For a lighter version, use half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food, Italian recipe, romantic dinner