Description
Luxurious creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta promises a Mediterranean flavor journey through Italy’s rich culinary landscape. Pasta lovers will savor each silky bite of this restaurant-quality dish you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless chicken, sliced into bite-sized pieces
Pasta and Cheese:
- 10 oz (283 g) pasta
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (57 g) Asiago cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz (113 g) sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, onion powder, Adobo seasoning, and paprika for robust flavor infusion.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and warm olive oil until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for approximately 2 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior. Transfer to a holding plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, allowing aromatics to release their essence.
- Gently sauté for 3 minutes, creating a fragrant base. Roughly chop the tomatoes and reserve.
- Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water following package guidelines, then drain thoroughly.
- Pour heavy cream, whole milk, and beef broth into the skillet, creating a luxurious liquid foundation.
- Sprinkle fresh basil and red pepper flakes for depth, then incorporate mozzarella and Asiago cheeses.
- Simmer sauce until cheese melts completely, stirring continuously to achieve a silky consistency.
- Reunite chicken, pasta, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes with the creamy sauce, ensuring each component is generously coated.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, presenting a decadent meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by marinating chicken in seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance depth and tenderness.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt for lighter, diet-friendly alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes; start with less and gradually increase according to spice preference.
- Boost nutritional value by adding spinach or roasted vegetables directly into the sauce for extra vitamins and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 629 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 919 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg