Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta With Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and desired crispness is reached, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Add chopped chicken thighs, garlic salt, and cantanzaro herbs to skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil just begins to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Slowly add in milk, stirring constantly. Allow mixture to thicken, while stirring. Mix in fontina cheese, Parmesan, provolone, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to combine. Add drained pasta to sauce and mix well. Stir in cooked chicken and bacon.

CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA WITH GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Brush with olive oil.
• Heat the grill pan over medium high heat.
• Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain well.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the milk and dried tomatoes and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan and cook for 1-2 minutes or until melted.
• If the sauce is too thick, add more milk as needed.
• Stir in chopped parsley.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Add the pasta and toss to coat.
• Top with grilled chicken and serve.