Description
A romantic dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, served with pasta and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil)
- Heavy Cream
- Garlic (minced)
- Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Italian Seasoning
- Olive Oil
- Pasta (any shape you prefer)
- Fresh Basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the chicken thighs, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, chop sun-dried tomatoes, and mince garlic.
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Create the flavorful base: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant, adding a splash of oil.
- Make it creamy: Pour in heavy cream, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, letting it thicken slightly.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to the pan, cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Combine everything: Stir drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for consistency, and mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Finish with flair: Slice chicken if desired, serve over pasta, and garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal. Feel free to experiment with ingredients for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, romantic dinner