CREAMY CHICKEN, BASIL, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA BAKE

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Creamy Chicken, Basil, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake image

This is from Wild Oats. It can be made up the night before and then just popped in the oven the next day. They recommend it be served with steamed veggies or a crisp green salad.

Provided by RiRi5150

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces fusilli
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
sea salt
pepper
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 leaves fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in baking dish.
  • Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place chicken in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
  • In the same pan, melt butter, and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions are soft.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth or wine. Bring to a boil. Turn down and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch thick slices and place over pasta (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
  • Stir in cream and 1/2 cup cheese into the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the rest of the broth or wine if the sauce gets too thick. Stir in basil. Add salt and pepper to tast.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.

Razon Islam
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This dish was okay. The sauce was a little bland for my taste, and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of pasta, like fettuccine or linguine.


Modou Sallah
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I'm not a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use fresh tomatoe


Stephanie Collins
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayanda Sweswe DNKO
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I made this dish for my friends last night and they all loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sun-dried tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Fidelis Emeka
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This dish was delicious! I loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken. The sun-dried tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Coming Boy
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Meh.


Augustas Sumeika
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was too thick and the chicken was overcooked. I think I'll stick to my old chicken pasta recipe.


Tramiyah Sanders
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This dish was okay. The sauce was a little bland for my taste, and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of pasta, like fettuccine or linguine.


Adulawo Inumidun
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I'm not a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use fresh tomatoe


Lisa Perkins
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I used penne pasta and it worked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Gaskill
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of flavor.


Husnain Tanveer
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. The sun-dried tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.