Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

• porções: 8 servings
• tempo ativo: 5 minutes
• tempo total: 25 minutes

Ingredientes

2 lbs chicken breast (cut into thin cutlets)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed)

16 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)

4 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoon flour

6 cloves garlic (pressed)

1 cup chicken broth

8 ounces Sun dried tomatoes (chopped)

2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup parmesan

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Instruções

Cook the pasta per package directions.

Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium heat. While it is heating season the chicken with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and let cook without moving for 3-4 minutes. Then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the chicken has reached 165˚F internal temperature. Remove from skillet and set aside.Note: For best results, cook the chicken in a single layer without over crowding the pan. If you have too much chicken, cook the chicken in 2-3 batches by repeating this process.

Reduce heat to low and add the butter to the skillet, once melted, add the flour and mix together. Add the garlic and cook 30-60 seconds.Mix in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken.

Once thickened, slowly stir in the cream. Then add the salt, parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh basil.Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and stir to coat. Add chicken to the top Garnish with additional basil or parmesan if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrição

• Calorias: 419 kcal
• Gordura Total: 24 g
• Gordura Saturada: 12 g
• Gordura Insaturada: 9 g
• Gordura Trans: 1 g
• Colesterol: 149 mg
• Sódio: 776 mg
• Carboidrato Total: 13 g
• Fibra Dietética: 2 g
• Açúcares Totais: 8 g
• Proteína: 38 g