Description
This One-Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, savory sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce, all cooked together in one pot for easy cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 cup shallots, diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquids and Dairy
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup milk
Pasta and Garnish
- 1 cup medium pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and season them with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add a little more olive oil if needed. Sauté the diced shallots, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until the shallots soften and the mixture is aromatic.
- Cook the Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the pasta of your choice and reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente. Stir in the fresh spinach during the last minute of cooking to allow it to wilt.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the softened cream cheese and parmesan cheese until they melt into the broth, creating a creamy sauce. Add the cooked chicken back into the pot along with the milk. Stir well and cook until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Serve: Garnish the creamy chicken pasta with fresh basil leaves and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use your preferred medium-sized pasta shapes such as penne, fusilli, or farfalle for best results.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level in the dish.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk or chicken broth to loosen it.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth if available.
- This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
