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Creamy Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Orecchiette

Allie Hagerty
A delicious weeknight pasta dish with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus, and chicken!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 630 kcal

Equipment

  • stockpot
  • non-stick pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • colander/strainer
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 ounces sun dried tomatoes julienned
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 8 ounces asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream or dairy alternative
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano grated

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium high heat, until glistening. Meanwhile, season cut up chicken breast with 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1/4 tbsp salt, and 1/2 tbsp pepper, add to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken breast until golden and crooked through, about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to your pan, along with mushrooms, 3 crushed garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp rosemary. Stirring occasionally, cook until the mushrooms have softened a bit, about 5-6 minutes. Add the asparagus, mix, and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add 1/4 cup flour to the pan, and mix, coating evenly. Cook for 2 more minutes. Then, add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp paprika, and the remaining 1/4 tbsp salt and 1/2 tbsp pepper. Mix to combine, then bring to a slow boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 oz julienned sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, mix to combine. Then add the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
  • Take the pan off the heat, add 1 oz grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and mix. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish makes great leftovers! 

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 57.4gProtein: 49.5gFat: 21.4gSaturated Fat: 9.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 144.6mgSodium: 452mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16.3g
Keyword Chicken, Pasta, veggies
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