Chicken and Penne Pasta Toss

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

The great thing about pasta is how versatile it is. All we have to do is toss in a few simple extras, like chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, and it goes from ordinary to extraordinary!

What You'll Need

1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼-inch strips
1/4 cup (½ stick) butter
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3-ounce) package sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted and sliced

What to Do

In a large soup pot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside in a colander.
In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until no pink remains.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter and heavy cream over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth, then add sun-dried tomatoes and heat through.
Add to chicken along with pasta and heat over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through and thoroughly combined, stirring constantly.