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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Published: Jun 25, 2019 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Top view of creamy smoked sun dried tomato pasta with chicken in pan and on a plate.

Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Bring the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table and make this one pot creamy smoked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and spinach in under 30 minutes.

bowtie pasta, basil, sundried tomato chicken, and parmesan in skillet and on plate.

I haven’t created a one pot pasta meal in what feels like forever. I have fully embraced the Instant Pot life. The other month I started to clean out my pantry (like I try to do at least every other month), and that’s when I found my hidden stash of sun dried tomatoes. I knew instantly I needed to make a one pot pasta recipe using them! This easy recipe for One Pot Creamy Smoked Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken is sure to be a new family favorite.

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Directions

top view plated bowtie pasta, basil, sundried tomato chicken, and parmesan with fork.

First, you want to start by seasoning the chicken tenders with salt and pepper on each side. Then preheat a large skillet (I love this OXO Skillet) on medium-high heat. Add the grape seed oil and place the chicken in the skillet. Cook the chicken tenders for 2 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. Chicken should be almost cooked through but not fully cooked (and browned).

Next, add in the salted butter, minced garlic, and white onions to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and saute for 1 minute. Next, add in the Smoked Sun-Dried Tomatoes and farfalle pasta. Mix, well for 1 minute, then add in the box of low-sodium chicken broth.

Mix well, place the lid on the pot and cook for 12 minutes. Stir 1-2 times. While the pasta cooks, chop the chicken into bite size pieces. Once the broth is almost absorbed add the chicken back to the pot as well as the fresh spinach. Turn the heat off to the skillet and mix for one minute until incorporated. Then, pour in the heavy cream–mix a little longer and place the lid on the skillet for 5 minutes.

Before serving, add in the grated pecorino romano cheese, and the basil leaves. Divide evenly among plates and enjoy.

Recipe FAQs

bowtie pasta, basil, sundried tomato chicken, and parmesan in skillet next to fresh basil bunch.
What kind of sun dried tomatoes are best to use for one pot pasta?

I used the Smoked Sun-Dried Tomatoes julienne-cut style. However, you can use traditional julienne cut. If you don’t want the chewy sun-dried tomato pieces you could use a sun-dried tomato salsa. The sun dried tomatoes packed in oil are fine too. Just make sure you drain the oil before adding to the skillet.

Do you soak sundried tomatoes before cooking?

If you are not using sundried tomatoes in oil then yes, it is recommended that you soak the tomatoes for at least an hour prior to cooking with. However, since these sundried tomatoes are thinly sliced and they cook in the broth as the pasta cooks you do not need to soak them.

Why are sun-dried tomatoes so expensive?

Sun-dried tomatoes are so expensive because of the process that they go through. They have to be dehydrated and then packed in oil which is also expensive. A typical jar of sundried tomatoes starts at around $10.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

bowtie pasta, basil, sundried tomato chicken, and parmesan on plate near forks, in front of skillet.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks when making Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta.

  • Pasta – This recipe was created with regular wheat pasta. Gluten-free or whole wheat won’t work with this amount of liquid and time.
  • Cream Cheese – Looking for a richer flavor? Add 8 ounces of low-fat softened cream cheese to the skillet when you go to add in the heavy cream. Mix until the cream cheese has complete melted into the pasta.
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes – If you can’t find the smoked sun dried tomatoes you can always use the sun dried tomatoes in oil. Make sure to strain the oil prior to putting them into the skillet.

Looking for more one pot pasta meals?

fork of bowtie pasta, basil, sundried tomato chicken, and parmesan held over skillet.

Here are a few of my favorite one pot pasta dinners:

  • White pan filled with baked ziti, cheese, and parsley.
    Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
  • Black saute pan with lasagana cooked inside resting on a striped cloth.
    Lasagna Skillet
  • White bowl with pasta and ground beef with red sauce with green onions and parsley on top.
    Chili Pasta
  • White bowl filled with pumpkin pasta, peas, and asparagus.
    Pumpkin Pasta

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Bring the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table and make this one pot creamy smoked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken and spinach in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Kosher
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Skillet
  • 1 Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ white onion sliced thin
  • 3 ounces bag of Smoked Sun-Dried Tomatoes Julienne Cut
  • 3 cups dried mini farfalle pasta
  • 32 ounces box of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup pecorino romano grated
  • 24 basil leaves chiffonade

Instructions

  • Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper on each side. Then preheat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add the grape seed oil and place the chicken in the skillet. Cook the chicken tenders for 2 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. Chicken should be almost cooked through but not fully cooked (and browned).
  • Next, add in the salted butter, minced garlic, and white onions to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and saute for 1 minute. Next, add in the Smoked Sun-Dried Tomatoes and farfalle pasta. Mix, well for 1 minute, then add in the box of low-sodium chicken broth.
  • Mix well, place the lid on the pot and cook for 12 minutes. Stir 1-2 times. While the pasta cooks, chop the chicken into bite size pieces. Once the broth is almost absorbed add the chicken back to the pot as well as the fresh spinach. Turn the heat off to the skillet and mix for one minute until incorporated. Then, pour in the heavy cream–mix a little longer and place the lid on the skillet for 5 minutes.
  • Before serving, add in the grated pecorino romano cheese, and the basil leaves. Divide evenly among plates and enjoy.

Notes

  • Pasta – This recipe was created with regular wheat pasta. Gluten-free or whole wheat won’t work with this amount of liquid and time.
  • Cream Cheese – Looking for a richer flavor? Add 8 ounces of low-fat softened cream cheese to the skillet when you go to add in the heavy cream. Mix until the cream cheese has complete melted into the pasta.
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes – If you can’t find the smoked sun dried tomatoes you can always use the sun dried tomatoes in oil. Make sure to strain the oil prior to putting them into the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2005IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
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