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One Pot Creamy Smoked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Published: Jun 25, 2019 · Modified: Jun 25, 2020 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Looking for an easy weeknight meal? 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.

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.

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

How do you make One Pot Creamy Smoked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken?

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.

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

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.

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

Looking for more one pot pasta meals?

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

  • One-Pot Creamy Pumpkin Asparagus and Green Pea Pasta
  • One Pot Lasagna Bolognese
  • One Pot Supreme Pizza Pasta Skillet
  • One Pot Kielbasa & Broccoli Pasta
  • One Pot Chipotle Ranch Chicken Pasta
Top view of pan filled with bowtie pasta, sundried tomato, chicken, basil, and cheese.

One Pot Creamy Smoked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

Looking for an easy weeknight meal? 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
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 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
  • 1 3 oz. bag of Smoked Sun-Dried Tomatoes Julienne Cut
  • 3 cups dried mini farfalle pasta
  • 32 oz. 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

This recipe was created with regular wheat pasta. Gluten-free or whole wheat won’t work with this amount of liquid and time.

Nutrition

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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