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January 20, 2017 By Sara 11 Comments

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

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This recipe for sun dried tomato pasta is penne pasta with sauteed chicken and spinach, tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. An easy dinner that the whole family will love!

Easy pasta dishes are a staple in my house, I often find myself making lemon asparagus pasta, chicken parmesan pasta and this simple yet satisfying sun dried tomato pasta.

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Sun dried tomato pasta with chicken and spinach in a creamy sauce.

This sun dried tomato pasta with chicken isn’t the fanciest dish on the planet, but it’s pure comfort food that’s easy to make and ready in 30. How can you go wrong with creamy, cheesy pasta and chicken?! Think along the lines of a chicken alfredo, but with an extra flavor boost from the spinach and sun dried tomatoes.

A pan full of sun dried tomato pasta with a serving spoon in it.

How do you make sun dried tomato pasta?

This sun dried tomato pasta uses cubed chicken breast, which gets sauteed to a golden brown while you’re waiting for the pasta to cook. You could also use leftover cooked chicken or even rotisserie chicken if you’re really short on time. I always use sun dried tomatoes that are packed in oil, they come in a jar and are typically near the olives at the grocery store. I feel that the oil packed tomatoes have a better flavor and texture than the type that are located with the dried fruit.

A skillet with penne pasta, sun dried tomatoes, chicken and creamy sauce.

Tips for sun dried tomato pasta

  • In a hurry? Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken cut into cubes to save time.
  • You can use any short pasta for this dish, I recommend penne, rotini, fusilli or farfalle.
  • No spinach on hand? Try a different type of green such as kale or escarole.
  • You can add other ingredients to mix up the flavors in this dish. Some of my favorite additions include caramelized onions, kalamata olives, sauteed mushrooms or marinated artichoke hearts.

This sun dried tomato pasta got a big thumbs up from the kids – some of my pickier eaters avoided the green stuff but they loved the creamy pasta and chicken combination. Serve this dish with a salad or perhaps a loaf of bread and you’ve got diner in no time!

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More great pasta dishes

  • Turkey Pasta Carbonara
  • Taco Pasta
  • Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Cheeseburger Pasta
  • Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
This recipe for sun dried tomato pasta is penne pasta with sauteed chicken and spinach, tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. An easy dinner that the whole family will love!
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Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

This recipe for sun dried tomato pasta is penne pasta with sauteed chicken and spinach, tossed in a creamy garlic sauce. An easy dinner that the whole family will love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken pasta, sun dried tomato pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 751kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes drained
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through.Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour to the pan and stir to coat the chicken. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the broth to the pan and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream and cook until just thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes and spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the chicken mixture. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g

Filed Under: Pasta, Quick & Easy Dinners Tagged With: Chicken, Spinach

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Comments

  1. Beth Pierce says

    May 30, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Love how easy this was to make and how all the flavors compliment each other so nicely! I will be adding this to my weekly line up of dinner recipes, indeed!

    Reply
  2. Jacque Hooper says

    May 30, 2019 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is just what I was looking for for dinner tonight! My picky eaters will definitely enjoy this meal!

    Reply
  3. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

    May 30, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    This sound like something to whip up for a weekday dinner, so simple and full of all my favorite flavors, especially the sun dried tomatoes.

    Reply
  4. Vicky says

    May 30, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love having sun dried tomatoes on hand because they really add so much flavor to any recipe. This yummy pasta dish is no exception. I bet my whole family would love this.

    Reply
  5. Andrea Metlika says

    May 30, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Love everything about this. Quick, easy and flavorful!!

    Reply
  6. Kelly Anthony says

    May 30, 2019 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    I like the idea of an extra flavor boost from the sun dried tomatoes and spinach. This looks like the perfect dinner that will be enjoyed by everyone.

    Reply
  7. Kristina Mendoza says

    July 24, 2017 at 2:33 am

    5 stars
    Looks delicious! I haven’t really tried this kind of pasta but I’m excited to make one for my family! Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  8. Greg says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing. I can’t wait to try this pasta!

    Reply
  9. Sam says

    January 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like a hearty easy meal which I am always on the hunt for

    Reply
  10. Catherine Lee says

    January 21, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds excellent! Can’t wait to try it! And thank you for using Yummly, I like keeping my recipe collections in one place so I can find them easily!

    Reply
  11. Kathi @ Laughing Spatula says

    January 21, 2017 at 9:32 am

    Love this dish! I agree the oil packed sun dried tomatoes are soooo much better! I’ll take the little bit of extra calories for them!

    Reply

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