Name: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta with Crème Fraîche
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: ⅔ lb penne pasta (cooked 1 minute less than package instructions); 1 tbsp butter or olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (peeled and slightly crushed); 1 lb chicken thighs or chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces); ½ tsp fine table salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried basil (+ more for serving, optional); 1 tbsp paprika powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 cups crème fraîche; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

Description

This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is rich, flavorful, and easy to make in just 20 minutes! Tender chicken, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety crème fraîche sauce come together for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2/3 lb penne pasta (cooked 1 minute less than package instructions)
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
2 cloves garlic (peeled and slightly crushed)
1 lb chicken thighs or chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
1/2 tsp fine table salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp dried basil (+ more for serving, optional)
1 tbsp paprika powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups crème fraîche
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

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Instructions

Sauté Garlic & Chicken:
Melt butter over medium heat, then add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Cook the Chicken:
Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just done (4-5 minutes). Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Pasta:
While the chicken rests, cook the pasta 1 minute less than package instructions.
Prepare the Sauce:
Return the pan to medium-high heat with the melted butter and chicken juices still in it. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add Seasonings & Crème Fraîche:
Stir in dried basil, paprika, onion powder, and oregano. Then, add the crème fraîche and mix well. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Combine Everything:
Remove the garlic cloves, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked chicken. Drain the pasta and mix it into the sauce. Cook everything together for 2 minutes.
Finish & Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with extra dried basil and serve warm!

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results, but chicken breasts work well too.
Substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for crème fraîche if needed.
Try fettuccine or rigatoni instead of penne for variety.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 759 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 63g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 43g
Cholesterol: 140mg