Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Chicken Squash Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta dish, where succulent chicken, roasted butternut squash, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes harmonize in a creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a culinary masterpiece. Accompany your main course with delectable side dishes: prepare a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint, featuring crisp cucumbers enveloped in a zesty dressing. For a delightful appetizer, impress your guests with Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. End your meal on a sweet note with our indulgent Chocolate Lava Cakes, where rich chocolate ganache oozes out of warm, tender cakes, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, transforming your dining table into a celebration of culinary artistry.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SUN DRIED TOMATO PASTA
This easy pasta recipe for sun dried tomato pasta with chicken, spinach, Parmesan, and white wine is filling, creamy, and ready in 20 minutes!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Sprinkle in a few teaspoons of salt, then add the pasta and cook according to package directions, just until al dente (lightly firm and chewy, but not hard). Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook until lightly golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the drained sun dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and for cook 2 minutes, until the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- To the skillet, add the whipping cream, then the pasta, spinach, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Stir for 30 seconds to allow the spinach to cook down. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 627 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN ALFREDO
This is a decadent version of chicken Alfredo. It has three different types of cheese, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes. It does use a few pots and pans, but the end result is worth it.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.4 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1230.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SPINACH
Chicken Alfredo Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, a delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick midweek meal, it doesn't just fill hungry tummies, but it also pampers your palate. Rich and creamy alfredo sauce, tender garlicky chicken and nutritious sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; this it dinner taken to the very next level. A child-friendly recipe, this chicken pasta is such a comfort food.
Provided by Daniela Apostol
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, dice the chicken breasts, place them in a re-sealable bag together with the oil, one teaspoon of garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Shake the bag well to coat the chicken, add the oil to a pan, then cook the chicken on high heat until tender and brown, that should take about 5 minutes.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to the pan together with the spinach and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To make the alfrefo sauce, melt the butter in a pan, add the heavy cream and garlic powder and stir well for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Grate the parmesan and add it to the sauce, leaving some to top the pasta when ready. Stir in the minced garlic.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the pasta to the sauce together with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a plate and grate some more parmesan on top.
- Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 922 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN, SQUASH, & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA
This is one of my favorite recipes ever... I cook it at least twice a month. It was passed down from my Mom, easy to make & delicious. ENJOY!
Provided by Ali C.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First, broil the chicken (4-6 minutes each side) depending on your oven. When it is white all the way through, take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- Boil water, and once water is boiling, add box of penne pasta and cook until al dente.
- While the water is heating up/pasta is cooking -- Dice the squash and the onion. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan and add the squash and onion. Right before they are finished, add garlic. Sautee until both are softened.
- When the chicken is cooled down, tear into strips and add to the squash and onion mixture. Add the can of Rotel tomatoes & the jar of sun dried tomato alfredo sauce. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the penne pasta and toss it with the other 2 tablespoons of butter, add to the sauce, mix the sauce into the pasta well, and then grate fresh cheese on top.
- I like to serve with Pillsbury crescent rolls -- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.6, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 569.4, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 28.8
CHICKEN AND SUMMER SQUASH
Great summertime recipe! The contrasting colors of the summer squash make this dish pleasing to the eye and the palate.
Provided by KMSMOKEY
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter in the oil over medium high heat. Season chicken with half of the salt and half of the pepper, and add it to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large plate or platter, and cover to keep warm.
- Pour off fat from skillet, and add squash, zucchini, and tomato. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until squash is slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and return chicken to skillet. Cover partially. Cook until squash is soft, and chicken is white throughout but still juicy, about 5 minutes longer.
- Transfer chicken to platter, and cover with foil to keep warm. Raise heat to high. Cook vegetable mixture, stirring often, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Arrange vegetables around chicken, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 399.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
AM'S 5 STAR CHICKEN & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO
Make and share this Am's 5 Star Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by anonymous
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- -Coat chicken w/ blackening spice, saute both sides and place in oven and cook through and then slice.
- -In frying pan, add extra virgin olive oil, garlic and saute. Add sundried tomatoes & sliced chicken. Add wine & then cream and increase to a low boil and reduce cream, until a bit thickened-add parmesean and salt and pepper to taste. Add/Garnish w/ green onions.
- -Serve over pasta.
- NOTE: When refrigerating, store sauce and pasta in separate containers. It will reheat better this way!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.7, Fat 86.9, SaturatedFat 48.3, Cholesterol 312.9, Sodium 685.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.9
PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SQUASH
This is a special dish that we enjoy often. A bed of noodles is covered with a creamy cheese sauce, tender squash and strips of chicken that've been stir-fired with flavorful herbs. It's delicious and pretty too! -Pam Hall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SUMMER SQUASH CHICKEN ALFREDO
This is a recipe I came up with that uses all of my favorite ingredients and is very beautiful served on a platter.
Provided by CALLIEW
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish, and coat with the garlic. Bake 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear. Cool and chop.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the rigatoni in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the zucchini and yellow squash until tender and lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, mix the Alfredo sauce and milk. Serve chicken over the cooked pasta. Pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Top with zucchini and squash. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 721 mg, Sugar 4 g
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SQUASH
From Chubbuck, Idaho, Lisa Leavitt writes, "We love Mediterranean food, so one day and I decided to attempt it at home. I was surprised by all the flavor from such little effort and cost-and also by my husband's request for seconds!" LISA'S TIP: "I often garnish this dish with kalamata olives."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Add yellow squash and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions., Stir broth and lemon juice into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around looking for things while you're cooking.
- Cook the Chicken First: Start by cooking the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. This will help lock in the flavor and juices.
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the flavor of your dish. Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't Overcook the Pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unappetizing.
- Use Freshly Grated Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese has a much better flavor than pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- Add the Sun-Dried Tomatoes at the End: Sun-dried tomatoes have a strong flavor, so it's best to add them to the dish at the end of the cooking process.
Conclusion:
This chicken squash sun-dried tomato Alfredo pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this recipe a try!
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