Description
Indulgent “creamy sun-dried tomato and chicken fettuccine” blends Italian comfort with Mediterranean zest. Rich pasta promises a satisfying journey through silky sauce, tender chicken, and sun-kissed tomatoes you’ll savor until the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot with salted water and cook fettuccine until perfectly tender, maintaining an al dente texture. Carefully extract and preserve half a cup of pasta liquid before draining the noodles.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over moderate heat. Delicately season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then sauté until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Utilize the identical skillet to caramelize onions, gently sweating them until translucent and soft. Introduce minced garlic and allow aromatics to bloom for an additional minute.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet, stirring periodically to release their concentrated flavor and prevent burning.
- Stream heavy cream into the mixture, creating a luxurious base. Gradually fold in Parmesan cheese until achieving a silky, homogeneous sauce. Enhance with dried basil and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Reintroduce sautéed chicken into the creamy sauce, ensuring thorough coating. Carefully fold fettuccine into the mixture, gently tossing to distribute ingredients evenly. Adjust sauce consistency by incorporating reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for deeper, richer flavor that enhances the overall sauce complexity.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for smoother melting and more intense cheese flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with a pinch for mild warmth or increase for spicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg