Penne With Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Category: Penne
🔪 Keywords: < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 3 | Shallots |
| 1 | Boneless skinless chicken breast |
| Sun-dried tomatoes | |
| 4 | Heavy cream |
| 1/2 | Penne |
| 1 | Parmesan cheese |
| 2 | Fresh basil |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Start by cooking the boneless, skinless chicken breast until it’s cooked through. You want it to be juicy and tender. This typically takes about 10-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Once cooked, set it aside to cool slightly before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
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Cook Penne: While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until it’s al dente, which usually takes around 10-12 minutes. Be sure to follow the instructions on the package for best results. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
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Saute Shallots: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and sauté them for about 2 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent. Stir them occasionally to prevent burning.
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Combine Ingredients: To the skillet with the sautéed shallots, add the cooked chicken pieces and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook them together over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Let the mixture simmer gently for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Toss with Pasta: Now, add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the creamy chicken and sun-dried tomato mixture. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and torn fresh basil leaves. Gently toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and ingredients.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve the Penne With Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes immediately. You can garnish it with extra basil leaves or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
This delightful dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal with family and friends. Enjoy the savory flavors of tender chicken, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce, all tossed together with perfectly cooked penne pasta. Buon appetito! 🍝
