Decadent Chicken Mozzarella Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

November 06, 2014

Creamy, cheesy, flavorful and indulgent... this pasta dish will make your mouth water for more!

3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 small jar (3-4 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, or use 3-4 oz fat-free sun dried tomatoes
1 lb chicken breast tenders
salt
paprika (just a little bit)
1 cup half and half
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 oz penne pasta (for gluten free, use Tinkyada gluten free brown rice pasta)
1 tablespoon basil (if using dry basil), if using fresh basil you can add more
1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water (or more)
red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste

Note: if using sun-dried tomatoes in oil (in a jar), make sure to drain sun-dried tomatoes from oil, before using them. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this drained oil for sauteing as described below: In a large...
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Nutritions

Calories
832

Sodium
458mg
19% DV

Fat
47g
73% DV

Protein
46g
93% DV

Carbs
50g
17% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV