Creamy Chicken Pasta Skillet

What you'll need

• 1.5 lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 teaspoon eachsalt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoonolive oil
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 cupschicken broth
• 1 cupheavy cream
• 8 ozpenne pasta, uncooked
• 3/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup, optionalsun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• for garnishfresh basil, chopped

Let's cook

1. 1Season the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. 3In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
4. 4Bring to a simmer, add the uncooked pasta, and cover. Cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
5. 5Stir in the Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6. 6Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
7. 7Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.