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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Recipe

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This creamy Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken Breast combines tender grilled chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and vibrant sun dried tomatoes for a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Pasta and Sauce

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 ¾ cups full fat milk
  • 3 oz cream cheese (cubed)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Brush chicken: Brush with olive oil.
  3. Heat grill pan: Heat the grill pan over medium high heat.
  4. Grill chicken: Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side.
  5. Remove chicken: Remove from the heat and set aside.
  6. Cook pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.
  7. Drain pasta: Drain well.
  8. Melt butter: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. Add flour and tomato paste: Add the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
  11. Add milk and dried tomatoes: Add the milk and dried tomatoes and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  12. Add cheeses: Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until melted.
  13. Adjust sauce consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add more milk as needed.
  14. Add parsley: Stir in chopped parsley.
  15. Season sauce: Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  16. Toss pasta: Add the pasta and toss to coat.
  17. Serve: Top with grilled chicken and serve.

Notes

  • No additional passive resting times noted in recipe.

Keywords: Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta, Grilled Chicken Pasta, Creamy Italian Pasta, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe

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