A one-skillet pasta dish made with seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a parmesan cream sauce—easy to make, comforting to eat, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz penne or similar pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Slice chicken into thin cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Add onion to the skillet and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth, add pasta, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in cream and parmesan. Let sauce thicken.
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Slice chicken and return to skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
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Garnish with basil and serve.