Sundried Tomatoes Chicken Pasta

Sundried tomatoes chicken pasta is an easy and creamy pasta dish that boasts big flavours. It's ready in just 30 minutes for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner the entire family will love.

This sundried tomatoes chicken pasta has been a staple in my house for years, not just because it is incredibly delicious but also because it's so easy to make.

The creamy sauce is beyond delicious, and it pairs perfectly with tender chicken seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs. The sundried tomatoes and spinach complete this dish to create an incredibly comforting bowl of pasta.

Why you'll love this sundried tomatoes chicken pasta

• It's ready in under 30 minutes. That's all you need to make a super comforting, delicious midweek dinner.
• It's super versatile. You can easily add other ingredients to this creamy pasta recipe, including peas, mushrooms and kale.
• It's comfort food at its best! There's nothing quite like tucking into a bowl of creamy, cheesy pasta at the end of a busy day, and this creamy chicken pasta with spinach surely delivers.

What goes into chicken and sundried tomato pasta?

Unsalted butter — Cooking the chicken in butter instead of oil set up an excellent creamy base for the sauce.

Chicken breast — I like to cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces because you don't have to remove the chicken from the pan before continuing with the rest of the ingredients. Cook the chicken until slightly golden, but make sure it's not too dry.

Garlic — Always use freshly minced garlic in sauces like this to enjoy the best flavour. I'm a massive garlic fan, so I think at least four cloves of garlic are necessary in the sauce, but you can add as much as you like.

Italian seasoning mix — You can substitute the mix with you your own blend of dried basil, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and dried thyme.

Red chilli flakes — Only add the red chili flakes if you want your sauce to have a bit of a kick.

Sundried tomatoes — I always keep a jar of oil-packed sundried tomatoes in the house as they are great in recipes like this. Drain your sundried tomatoes before adding them to the sauce. If you like some extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of the oil in the jar with the butter and cook the chicken in it.

Double cream — Don't substitute double cream with single cream or milk because the source won't have the right consistency.

Pasta — I used penne to make this sundried tomatoes spinach pasta, but you can use any other type of short pasta you want. Rigatoni and fusilli are both great options.

Spinach — Fresh spinach is optional in this recipe, but I like to add it for some extra brightness and vitamins.

Parmesan — Freshly grated Parmesan is always best for sauces like this. I keep a block in the fridge for this exact purpose.

How to make this creamy chicken pasta?

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter. When the butter has melted completely and is foaming, add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring as needed, until cooked through.

Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning mix and red chilli flakes and continue to cook for another minute.

Next, add the sundried tomatoes, chicken stock and double cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens, then transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well to cover it in the sauce.

Stir in the spinach and continue to cook for another minute. Next, add the Parmesan and stir to combine.

Season to taste, divide into bowls and serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.

Leftovers and storage

This is the kind of pasta sauce that is best served immediately.

If you do have leftovers, you can reheat them in the microwave the next day, but the texture of the sauce won't likely be the same.

Recipe notes and tips

• This creamy sundried tomato pasta sauce also tastes great with fresh basil. You can also add half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to make it more fiery.
• If the sauce looks too thick, use some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out after adding the pasta to the pot.
• This is a sauce that tastes amazing with lemon, so you can add the juice of half a lemon with the spinach or simply serve the pasta topped with lemon juice.

If you liked this sundried tomatoes chicken pasta, you might also like some of my other creamy pasta recipes:

• Creamy Rasta Pasta Recipe
• Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
• Easy Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta
• Creamy Lemon Gruyere Pasta
• Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

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