Some of the most popular recipes on this site are pasta dishes. From my Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta to Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti, they all have commonalities – they’re quick, easy, and delicious! You’re going to love this creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken. Its tasty cream sauce is full of yummy ingredients like garlic, fresh basil, onions, Parmesan cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Step By Step Instructions
Preparation
Begin by prepping your Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to boil for your 1 pound of pasta. Pat the 2 lbs of chicken meat dry with paper towels. Cut it into evenly cut bite-sized pieces.
Cook the Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add in your 2 pounds of cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken turns golden brown and is cooked through. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Prepare the Sauce
Using the same skillet, add in your chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent. This should take around 5 minutes. Follow this by adding ¼ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Mix in 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato paste and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Stir these together and let it cook for an additional minute. Add 1½ cups of half and half and ¾ cup of chicken stock to the skillet, followed by ¾ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir it well, allowing the ingredients to combine. Bring this mixture to a simmer before reducing the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
Cook the Pasta
While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta until just underdone. Aim for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente pasta. Before draining, reserve a cup of the pasta water.
Finishing The Dish
Drain the undercooked pasta and add it directly into the skillet containing the sauce. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, stirring it into the mixture. Allow the pasta and chicken to simmer for a few minutes until the pasta is fully cooked and has absorbed some flavorful sauce. Serve and enjoy! Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2022 but was republished with new content, photos, tips, and an updated recipe in 2023. Freezing Instructions: Add to a freezer-safe, airtight container, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
