This is one of those easy dinner recipes the whole family loves: creamy, sun-dried tomato chicken pasta made in a single pot and ready in 30 minutes. It's a quick weeknight dinner idea that tastes like you spent hours on it — perfect for busy home cooks who want dinner on the table fast.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in the penne. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
4. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
5. Return the chicken to the pot and stir everything together. Let it sit for 2 minutes so the flavors come together.
6. Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
Tips:
- Use rotisserie chicken to skip step 1 and cut the total time to about 20 minutes.
- If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream before serving.
- Swap the spinach for kale or arugula if that's what you have on hand.
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