Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Chicken Fettuccine is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious cream sauce, all tossed with al dente fettuccine. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, this dish will turn any dinner into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in another pot and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Reduce heat in the skillet; add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Toss drained fettuccine into the sauce mixture along with spinach if desired. Mix gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg