Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   8 min hands-on

   • Finely chop the onions and crush the garlic cloves.
   • Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
   • Thinly slice the sun-dried tomatoes into strips.
   • Dissolve the chicken stock in boiling water and set aside.
   • Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and keep separate.

2. Cook the Aromatics

   4 min hands-on

   • Heat oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add onions and garlic, stirring continuously, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. Cook the Chicken

   7 min hands-on

   • Increase heat to medium-high and add diced chicken to the skillet.
   • Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

4. Build the Sauce

   1 min hands-on2 min waiting

   • Lower heat to medium. Add sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, oregano, and thyme to the skillet.
   • Stir well to coat the chicken, then pour in the chicken stock and allow to simmer.

5. Cook the Pasta

   2 min hands-on10 min waiting

   • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
   • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
   • Reserve some pasta water before draining.

6. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   2 min hands-on

   • Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken and sauce.
   • Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.

7. Finish with Cream and Basil

   1 min hands-on

   • Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until the sauce is creamy.
   • Add half of the chopped basil and mix well.

8. Serve and Garnish

   2 min hands-on

   • Divide pasta among serving bowls.
   • Garnish with remaining basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
   • Cooking tips:
   • Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra depth of flavor.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after adding the pasta.
   • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
   • Reserve some pasta water early to adjust the sauce consistency without diluting flavor.
   • Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce at its best texture.