Description
This Sun-Dried Tomato and Chicken Penne with Broccoli is a creamy, one-skillet pasta that’s both comforting and quick. Packed with savory sun-dried tomatoes, golden chicken, and bright broccoli, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy without extra work.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
8 oz penne pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear on both sides until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water. In the last 2 minutes, add broccoli florets. Drain and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes.
4. Lower heat, stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Add chicken, pasta, and broccoli back to the skillet. Toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning.
6. Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to boost flavor in your sauce.
Don’t overcook the broccoli—tender-crisp keeps the dish fresh.
For a lighter version, swap cream with half-and-half and reduce cheese slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken penne, sun-dried tomato pasta, creamy broccoli pasta