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This simple one pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is the perfect winter dinner. Quick, easy, hearty, and so delicious! Pan-seared Italian seasoned chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato spinach sauce. Cooked together with rigatoni pasta for a quick dinner made in one pot. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love. Great for a weeknight, but equally fancy enough to serve up at your next holiday dinner. You can’t go wrong with this Tuscan style pasta.
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This December has been a special one in that four out of six of my brothers are here in Colorado all month. Normally, they’ll all come in the days leading up to Christmas, but with some snowboard events happening here all month long, the boys have been at home.
And when I say the boys, I mean Kai and Red. Well, Creighton is here too. I’m not exactly sure of his reasoning for being here all month. But I truly believe it’s because he misses Oslo when he leaves. And Trevor has been back and forth. I love having them home. Each one provides a little inspiration on any given day.
Lately, the boys have been requesting a lot of pasta and chicken. I’ve been making random dishes every night. But this one turned out so good that I wanted to recreate the dish and share it.
Everyone at the table loved this pasta. Even my dad, who’s not that into chicken and pasta, said the flavor was delicious.
And what do I love about this dish? Just how quick and easy it is to prepare!
The details
Seeing as this is a one pot recipe, it’s pretty straight forward. I start with the sun-dried tomatoes. I love using a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Not only are the tomatoes delicious, but I also use the oil from the jar to cook the chicken. The oil is always seasoned, so it adds even more flavor. Just make sure it’s extra virgin olive oil.
While I’m cooking the chicken, I season it with a homemade Italian seasoning blend…dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage. Then I add smoked paprika and chili flakes. It’s a delicious mix and makes the chicken very flavorful.
Oh, and I add some parmesan too!
Once the chicken has cooked, add some water to make a paste. Then add the pasta and cook until the pasta is just al dente. Stir in a bit if cream, lots of spinach, the sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan.
Add the chicken back to the pasta and toss everything until it is creamy.
I serve each bowl with extra parmesan and a squeeze of lemon. DELICIOUS!
It’s everything you’d expect out of a multi-step recipe, but all made in way less than an hour – and in one pot too. Simple, simple – and we love that.
You can serve this up on busy weeknights, but it’s equally great for holiday dinners with friends and family. I’m sure I’ll be remaking this over the holidays. My family members are slowly starting to make their way back to Colorado for Christmas (my remaining brothers and cousins), so this will be on repeat.
Looking for winter pasta recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana
Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta
One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
Basil Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken, Prosciutto, and Arugula
Lastly, if you make this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning , (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- red pepper flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large pot or skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, the paprika, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup parmesan, cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the pot. 3. To the same pot, add the butter, shallot, garlic, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8 minutes. Stir in the cream, mustard, parmesan, spinach, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate.4. Serve the pasta topped with lemon juice and fresh parmesan.
Notes
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I love meals that are simple to make yet still packing the flavor. This is it! This was so delicious and I’m looking forward to making for my parents sometime soon! I posted a picture of my dish on my Instagram stories and had a bunch of friends & family asking for the recipe. Great for weeknights or weekends.
Hi Katie,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xT
Question – I’m doubling the recipe. What quantity of water will I need for the pasta? I’m good with doubling all the recipe imbedded quantities, which don’t update for the doubling. Thanks!
Hey Betsey,
Just double the water, so 7 cups of water. Please let me know if you have any other questions. xTieghan
My absolute new favorite pasta dish to make. Great for cozy romantic nights, like when I remade it on Valentine’s day. The squeeze of lemon was the perfect touch to brightening it up.
Hi Lexi,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I am new to your site and the only thing I am upset about is that I haven’t found it sooner!! I absolutely LOVED this dish and your instructions. Everything was so easy to follow and so delicious. I will definitely be trying a lot of more of your recipes. Thank you!
Hey Melissa,
I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! Thanks so much for your kind message:) xxT
This recipe was very delicious! Next time, I will cook the pasta separately also.
I love all of your recipes and your sites!
Hey Rose,
I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try!! xxT
This pasta recipe is great. I made it for family last night and they all had good things to say about it! Thanks Tieghan
Hey Danelle,
Awesome!! Thanks for giving the recipe a try, I love to hear that it was a hit!! xxT
Delicious! It’s a fairly easy and quick recipe that never fails.
Made this last night and it is going to be a regular. My hubby (who doesn’t like pasta) devoured it!
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Hey there,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
The flavor combo here looked amazing today, but I am vegan, so I veganized it! For the chicken I used Sweet Earth Mindful Chik’n strips. Since the package is only 8 oz, I added some chopped zucchini to add veg and make up the difference. Otherwise I used vegan butter, vegan parm, and whole Not Milk for the cream. Also added a few sprinkles of nutritional yeast and some vegan chicken broth powder to the water for deeper flavor. 10/10, this recipe is a winner! The lemon squeeze over top made it incredible. Thanks!
Hey Lizzie,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you. ?xTieghan
This was very very delicious. I followed the advice of some of the reviews and cooked the pasta separately, reserving a cup of pasta water to mix in when tossing the pasta in with everything. Family ate the whole pot, not a bite left. Will definitely stay in the regular rotation.
Hey there,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xxT
This was delicious! I ended up using 5.5 cups of water to boil the noodles but everything else worked great!
Hey Em,
Awesome!! Love hearing that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for giving it a go! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
This was my first time making one of your recipes and it was amazing! My parents and I loved it. Will definitely be making it again! Thank you!
Hey Elaine,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was a winner!! xTieghan
Do you dump the water the pasta ismcooked in? Or keep the water and add the ingredients?
Looking forward to making this dish
Hi Jeni,
You are going to keep the water in the pot, it will help make the sauce. I hope you love the recipe, let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I made this for dinner and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again! Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Sydney,
Fantastic!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it:) Have the best day! xxT
This recipe is fantastic! I’m devouring my bowl of pasta as I type this review. I added some prosciutto when cooking my chicken, and I also included asiago and pecorino with the parmesan. DELICIOUS! I added a drizzle of balsamic glaze as a final garnish. I’ll definitely be making this ‘one-pot wonder’ again!
Hey Keshia,
Awesome!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for making it! xTieghan
Adding prosciutto right now! Great suggestion! The recipe is in the regular rotation in our house 🙂
Love to hear this Carly!!
Delicious! I’ll definitely be making again! You never disappoint!
Hey Misty,
Happy Sunday!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xxT
Delicious just made this tonight. We loved it
Hey Lisa,
Happy Sunday!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xxT