Indulge in the flavors of tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and rich sundried tomatoes with this delicious pasta recipe. The chicken is cooked to perfection and combined with a creamy garlic sauce and juicy sundried tomatoes. This dish is easy to make and will satisfy your pasta cravings. Perfect for a family dinner or a weekend meal with friends. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread to complete the meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of penne pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sundried tomatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve the pasta in bowls or plates. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
