Creamy Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pasta

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Sundried tomatoes are the star of this creamy pasta dish made with Almond Breeze Almondmilk.

By Almond Breeze
Updated on May 19, 2023
creamy chicken pasta with cheese
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 12 ounces whole wheat pasta (e.g. farfalle pasta)

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 (6-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

  • 1/3 cup chopped or julienned fresh basil (loosely-packed)

  • optional toppings: crushed red pepper flakes, toasted pine nuts

Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk or Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite according to package instructions, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain and set pasta aside.

  2. Meanwhile for the sauce, heat olive oil (or butter) in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in flour, and saute for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.

  3. Slowly add in Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk or Almond Breeze Extra Creamy Almondmilk, whisking to combine until smooth. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a simmer and starts to thicken. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Keep sauce on low until pasta has finished cooking.

  4. Once the sauce and pasta are cooked, toss them together with chopped chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes and half of the fresh basil until evenly combined. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining fresh basil. Top with more Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

921 Calories
26g Fat
115g Carbs
70g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 921
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 1400mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 115g 42%
Dietary Fiber 18g 63%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 70g 140%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 889mg 68%
Iron 14mg 77%
Potassium 3665mg 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.