Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast, skinless
8 oz (225g) fettuccine pasta
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (75g) sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed
1/2 cup (35g) grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup (30g) fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken to the skillet. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and half the basil. Cook for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
With pasta drained, add to sauce along with 1/4 cup pasta water. Toss to coat, then add remaining basil. Adjust seasoning.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for best melting results
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil provide optimal flavor
Pasta water is essential for emulsifying the sauce
Chicken can be cooked in advance and reheated
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
