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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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Super delicious, and honestly pretty easy: we love that. Threw in a whole bag of spinach bc why not. Cooks way down anyway.
Hey Shaina,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xTieghan
I accidentally put too much water so I drained the excess. But the sauce is super thin? I think I messed it up?
Hi Lisa,
So sorry to hear this!! How much water did you add? Let me know how I can help!! xTieghan
Looks amazing!! Is there anything healthier to use instead of heavy cream?
Hi Jennifer,
You could use another milk of your choice. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
This recipe was delicious! We loved it and plan to make it again. I had some leftover Gruyère cheese, which added additional flavor to this already yummy dish.
Hi Cathy,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try and sharing your feedback! xx
The BEST pasta and so easy to make! I’ve made this multiple times and all my guests have loved it!
Hey Elise,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I am so glad it was a hit! Thanks for sharing your review!? xT
I made your One Pot Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Whipped Ricotta last night and it was out of this world delicious. The lemon flavored whipped ricotta really made the dish!
In this recipe, could I omit the heavy cream and mustard and use the whipped ricotta instead? Or could I add chicken to the One Pot Sun-dried tomato pasta?
Hey Holly,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you so much for giving it a try!! I would just add the chicken to the one pot dish! Have the best day:) xx
Great recipe, I thought I had ALL ingredients and started to make when I discovered I was out of fresh spinach…….against my better judgement (since gas is soooo $$$$ and I really didn’t feel like running out to the local store mid recipe) I used frozen spinach. It still came out yummy but next time I will use fresh spinach and taste the difference!
I accidentally posted this to the wrong recipe “One pot Macaroni” by mistake and could not delete : (
Hey Linda,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Big Hit! I added more than a “pinch” of red pepper flakes and just a bit more garlic. It was fantastic and everyone said it’s now their favorite dish! Thanks for this recipe!
Hey Ken,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
So so good!!
Hey Maggie,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! Have the best week:) xT
We loved this pasta dish. The leftovers only lasted a day!
Hey Kari,
Awesome!! I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for giving it a go! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Made this a few weeks ago, delicious! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes ❤️
Hi Nicole,
Happy Wednesday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go!! ☘️Tieghan
Thanks for posting this recipe, excited to try it out! Quick question – Do you need to drain the pasta at all? Or does the remaining water because part of the sauce?
Hi Ashley,
The remaining water will become part of the sauce. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it!! xTieghan
Wow, truly a great recipe! Would also be great with mushrooms instead of chicken. Will definitely stay in the rotation!
Hey Mackenzie,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Have the best weekend❄️ xTieghan
This was delicious. Super flavorful, and quite easy. I subbed coconut cream for the regular cream since we can’t do dairy. Highly recommend.
Hey Christine,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xx
Hi Tieghan,
I have some chicken I have pre-cooked with a sous vide. How would you make the recipe while incorporating my fully cooked chicken?
Hi Sophia,
I would just add it at the end so it can warm through and coat in the sauce. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I made it tonight and it was delicious!! Definitely a repeat dish. Thank you, Tieghan!
Hi Sophia,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Have the best weekend❄️ xTieghan