Delicious Sun-Dried Tomato and Chicken Fettuccine
Delicious Sun-Dried Tomato and Chicken Fettuccine is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. The rich sauce, infused with sun-dried tomatoes and tender chicken, coats each strand of fettuccine, creating a delightful meal perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Whip it up in under 30 minutes for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (fresh or dried)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In a boiling pot of salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water; then drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat for about one minute. Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened (around three minutes).
- Combine cooked fettuccine and shredded chicken into the sauce. Mix gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg