Description
A savory Italian-inspired pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and a rich garlic-infused sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until fully cooked and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and spinach (if using) to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and the spinach is wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg