Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne with Chicken Recipe
Nothing is better than a one-pot meal! You've gotta try this incredibly flavorful creamy sun-dried tomato penne with chicken, it's a favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 508kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne (whole wheat or regular)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped *
- 1 lb chicken breast chopped into chunks
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, boil water and cook the pasta. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside in a bowl.
- Add 1½ tbsp. of olive oil to the same pan that you cooked the pasta in. Over low heat, cook the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant, remove from the pan, set aside in a small bowl. Add the remaining oil and turn the heat to medium. Season (with spices listed) and cook the chicken throughout.
- Add the half & half and tomato sauce to the pot. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Add the mozzarella and parmesan and stir until smooth, then return the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and pasta to the pot. Coat the pasta evenly and serve immediately. Garnish with basil.
Notes
*I used oil-free sun-dried tomatoes. If you use oil-packed, you can use the oil in the jar instead of the olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg