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Ultimate Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This sun dried tomato pasta recipe is a culinary delight, merging the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with comforting Italian-American pasta dishes. It features tender chicken and a luscious, creamy sauce infused with the sweet intensity of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this sun dried tomato pasta is designed for maximum flavor with relative ease. It’s the kind of dish that impresses without requiring advanced culinary sk
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ziti or other pasta
  • Butter
  • Chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
  • All purpose seasoning mix for the chicken
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • Garlic cloves
  • Heavy cream
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the seasoning and the cayenne. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Drain the oil from the sun dried tomatoes. Chop into smaller pieces if you want. Add them to the pan with the garlic and sauté for a few minutes, until fragrant. You will probably still get some of the oil from the sun dried tomatoes – that’s okay.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture come to a slow simmer. Add the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
  5. Stir in the cooked pasta. If needed, add in chicken broth, a little at a time, to thin out the sauce. Season with salt to taste.

Notes

- Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of pasta water or chicken broth.