Ingredients
Scale
Gathering ingredients for this dish feels like assembling a team of flavor-packed superheroes. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or your choice)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Don’t have sun-dried tomatoes? Roasted red peppers make a delicious substitute. And if you’re out of heavy cream, a mix of milk and butter can work in a pinch.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to create a dish that might just sweep you off your feet:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cover again, letting the cheese melt and the flavors meld for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately for best results.
Tip from my kitchen to yours: If the sauce gets too thick, a splash of pasta water or chicken broth can help loosen it up to a perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International