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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, garlic-infused sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety cheese sauce. It's the perfect comfort meal, packed with bold flavors and a satisfying texture!
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 10 oz pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken, sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning red top
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Asiago cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup beef broth

Instructions

Season the Chicken:

  • Season the sliced chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, Adobo, and paprika. Set aside.

Sauté the Garlic and Tomatoes:

  • In a large, semi-deep skillet, heat olive oil over low-medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for about 3 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Remove only the tomatoes and set them aside, leaving the garlic oil mixture in the skillet.
  • Chop the cooked tomatoes into smaller pieces and set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Increase the heat to high and add the seasoned chicken to the skillet.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Cook the Pasta:

  • Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, whole milk, basil, red pepper flakes, and beef broth.
  • Stir in the mozzarella and Asiago cheese, bringing the mixture to a light boil while stirring constantly.

Combine Everything:

  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring until well combined.
  • Mix in the cooked chicken and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Serve and Enjoy!