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Creamy One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy basil pesto sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this recipe delivers rich, comforting flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • ½ cup basil pesto
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side. Cook in batches if needed. Remove chicken and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir constantly to prevent garlic from burning and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Add uncooked pasta and stir to evenly submerge. (5 minutes)
  5. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens, about 12–15 minutes. Return cooked chicken to the pan halfway through cooking to warm. (15 minutes)
  6. Stir in basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix gently until sauce is creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. (3 minutes)
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately. (2 minutes)

Notes

Keep an eye on the liquid level while cooking pasta; add broth or water if it looks dry. Use room temperature cream and pesto for a smooth sauce. Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding. Stir gently to prevent pasta from breaking. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta such as chickpea or brown rice varieties.

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Keywords: one-pot, chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato, pesto, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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