Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
Olive oil (for cooking)
Minced garlic
Chicken broth
Heavy cream
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
Pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
Combine and Serve
Return the seared chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce until fully cooked.
Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve hot.