Creamy One Pot Chicken (Printable Format)
A comforting one-pot dish with juicy chicken, penne pasta, and a velvety sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce. Homemade and totally simple.
# Needed Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breasts, cut thin.
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1/4 cup regular flour.
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2 tbsp butter.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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4 minced garlic cloves.
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
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2 cups chicken broth, reduced-sodium.
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1 cup thick heavy cream.
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1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in strips.
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1/2 tsp Italian herbs mix.
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8 oz uncooked penne pasta.
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1 cup freshly shredded parmesan.
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Fresh basil leaves.
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Coarse salt.
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Black pepper, freshly ground.
# Preparation Steps:
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Dry the chicken with paper towels, season with pepper and salt, then coat with flour. Fry in olive oil on medium-high until browned. Set it aside.
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In the same pan, toss in butter, garlic, and red pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in broth, cream, tomatoes, and seasonings. Scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom and stir to combine.
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Drop the pasta into the pan and place chicken on top. Cover, then cook over medium-low for around 20 minutes, until pasta softens and chicken hits 165°F.
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Take out the chicken to rest. Stir basil and parmesan into the sauce. Slice the chicken and toss it back with the pasta. Serve right away.
# Supplementary Details:
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It's a one-pot wonder with a gourmet feel.
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Shred parmesan by hand for the best melt.
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Chicken gets fully cooked while simmering with the pasta.