Description
Indulge in a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal with this creamy Italian-inspired pasta. Tender strips of chicken breast are seared to perfection and tossed in a velvety, garlic-infused cream sauce accented by the bold, tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan and fragrant basil, this decadent dish provides deep, comforting flavors without the need for alcohol or complex preparation, making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, sliced into bite-sized strips
12 oz linguine
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups heavy cream (room temperature)
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from jar)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente.
Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining the linguine.
Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with one tablespoon of the sun-dried tomato oil.
Sear the chicken in a single layer until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
Add the cooked linguine and chicken back into the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly.
If the sauce is too thick, add small splashes of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream to prevent the sauce from breaking or curdling. If you prefer a different pasta shape, fettuccine works excellently as an alternative. Ensure you grate your own Parmesan from a block for superior melting quality compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
