Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce that evokes warm moments and romantic dinners.
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 the pasta according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and let rest.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, then mix in Parmesan cheese and dried basil until smooth.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet with the pasta. Toss until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Prepare the sauce in advance and toss with pasta and chicken just before serving for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy, romantic, dinner, sun-dried tomatoes