Sun-dried Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins and Pasta
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2 chicken breasts, sliced into even, thin strips
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8 ounces of fettuccine noodles
→ Base for the Sauce
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup of rich heavy cream
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1/2 cup of chicken broth
→ Seasonings and Extras
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you like a bit of heat)
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Fresh basil, chopped for topping
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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3 fresh garlic cloves, minced finely
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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A pinch of fresh ground black pepper and sea salt, adjusted to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil of good quality
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1/2 cup of chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
# Instructions:
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Bring a big pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the fettuccine until it’s just firm to the bite. Save a half cup of the pasta water—it’s amazing for thinning the sauce later. Once drained, set it aside.
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Heat up a generous splash of olive oil in a skillet while the pasta boils. Toss the chicken strips with pepper, salt, Italian herbs, and garlic powder, then cook them in the pan for 4-5 minutes each side until nicely golden and fully cooked. Set the pieces aside to rest.
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Use the same skillet and drizzle in a bit more olive oil. Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes along with the minced garlic, stirring for a couple of minutes until everything’s fragrant and sizzling.
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Turn the heat down to medium, then add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet. Mix in the Parmesan and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes if you like things spicy. Let it bubble gently for a few minutes while it thickens nicely.
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Now, stir everything together! Add the pasta and seared chicken into the creamy skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water slowly until everything’s just the right silky texture.
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Before serving, sprinkle fresh basil on top and an extra handful of Parmesan if you’d like. Enjoy while it’s hot and extra creamy!
# Notes:
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The oil from the sun-dried tomatoes brings incredible flavor—be sure to include it!
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Adding some pasta water to the sauce gives it that silky, restaurant-style texture.
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Serve this dish right away to enjoy all its creamy goodness at its peak.