Description
Romantic chicken alfredo with sun-dried tomatoes elevates pasta night into a dreamy culinary experience. Silky cream sauce, tender chicken, and sweet tomato accents create an intimate dinner that whispers love with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dried pasta (half standard box)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Basil leaves for garnish
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with salted water and cook the pasta until it reaches a perfect al dente texture, carefully extracting and preserving a half cup of starchy cooking liquid before straining.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic and butter to the pan, quickly stirring to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking thoroughly until golden brown and completely cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan, combining with reserved pasta water, creating a luxurious base for the sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the creamy mixture, stirring to integrate all components.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, thickening and melding the flavors for several minutes.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked pasta directly into the skillet, tossing meticulously to coat each strand with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Finish the dish by scattering delicate torn basil leaves across the top for a vibrant garnish.
- Plate immediately and serve while the pasta remains steaming and sauce is at its peak creaminess.
Notes
- Perfect for date nights or impressing family, this creamy chicken alfredo balances rich flavors with bright sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pasta water is the secret weapon, creating a silky sauce that clings perfectly to every noodle, ensuring maximum flavor in each delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg