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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken served with Pasta in a bowl.
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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken with Pasta

Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken with pasta is a quick, easy dinner recipe with a delicious sauce that will have you licking your fingers! I love serving this chicken with pasta but brown rice or quinoa also work well. The whole family will love this meal!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 Portions
Calories 450kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs bone-in and skinless
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil from sundried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 teaspoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes
  • ½ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup Low sodium Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan grated
  • 2 cups Fusilli Pasta cooked

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a pan over medium high heat, and add chicken thighs. Sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in the same pan and add garlic, thyme and chilli flakes. Saute for a minute or two and add sundried tomatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and cook covered for 20-25 minutes till the chicken is cooked through. Check after 15 minutes and add a little more broth if necessary.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and parmesan and simmer for a minute or two before switching off the flame. Toss the cooked pasta in if adding it to the sauce and mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg