Description
Creamy Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Tender chicken, rich Asiago cheese, and the tang of sun-dried tomatoes come together in a creamy sauce that clings perfectly to your pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish is both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or penne)
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined. Gradually add Asiago cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture; if using spinach, incorporate it now until wilted.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg