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Cheesy Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

997 Kcal | 71g Protein | 59g Carbohydrates | 51g Fat
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Carb Noodles
Protein Chicken
Servings 4
Calorie 800< Calories

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs raw chicken breast cubed into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 oz sun-dried tomatoes drained from oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp red pepper flakes optional, for spice
  • ½ tsp salt to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Pasta:

  • 8 oz penne pasta or pasta of choice
  • ¼ cup Reserved pasta water optional, for thinning the sauce

Instructions
 

  • Dice the chicken into ½-inch cubes. Season with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
    2 lbs raw chicken breast, ½ tsp salt, ½ tbsp paprika, 1 tsp black pepper
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
    8 oz penne pasta
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken cubes for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through. Avoid crowding the skillet—work in batches if necessary, adding more olive oil as needed.
    2 tbsp olive oil
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet to a plate & cover the mixture.
  • Mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh basil. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from their oil.
  • In the same skillet that you cooked the chicken in, add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, 6 oz sun-dried tomatoes
  • Remove garlic & sun dried tomatoes from skillet to a plate & cover the mixture.
  • In the now-empty skillet, add the heavy cream and shredded mozzarella. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
    1 cup heavy cream, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Stir in fresh basil, red pepper flakes (optional), and additional salt and pepper to taste. Take this as an opportunity to express your creativity & make a banger pasta sauce that fits your specific tastes.
    1 tbsp fresh basil, ½ tbsp red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
  • Return the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
    ¼ cup Reserved pasta water
  • Divide the pasta into meal prep containers or serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy, protein-packed pasta masterpiece!

Nutrition

Calories: 997kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 71gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 2573mgFiber: 8gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2240IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 6mg
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