Best 10 Penne With Chicken Sun Dried Tomatoes And Pine Nuts Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Penne with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender chicken, succulent sun-dried tomatoes, nutty pine nuts, and a rich, flavorful sauce that brings everything together in perfect harmony.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a vegetarian-friendly variation featuring roasted vegetables instead of chicken, providing a hearty and equally delicious option for those who prefer a plant-based diet.

For those with dietary restrictions, we have a gluten-free version that uses gluten-free pasta, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful dish.

To add a touch of extra richness and creaminess, our creamy version incorporates a luscious cream sauce, making it an indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Finally, our quick and easy weeknight dinner version offers a simplified recipe with minimal ingredients and cooking time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you're short on time but still craving a delicious meal.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A family favorite, this recipe makes one baking dish for now and one to freeze for a ready-made dinner when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups whole milk
10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Nut     Pasta     Poultry     Tomato     Sauté     Dinner     Blue Cheese     Ham     Pine Nut     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/ 2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (2 tablespoons oil reserved)
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 9 ounces total)
1 pound gnocchi pasta or medium shell pasta
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped prosciutto
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
  • Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS



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This pasta dish looks and tastes great. It looks stunning served in bowls or large, restaurant-like plates. I love sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil! The pine nuts add a nice touch. Roast the pine nuts in a skillet on low heat. Watch the nuts as they turn brown (and then black) suddenly. Serve this tasty dish with fresh parmesan cheese and a glass of wine.

Provided by tigerduck

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (270 g) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
500 g chicken breasts, cut into thin stripes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
125 ml cream (use more if desired)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into stripes
400 g penne, cooked
2 tablespoons pine nuts, roasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin stripes. Keep the oil.
  • Heat wok or large skillet. Add 1 tablespoons of the kept oil.
  • Fry meat in 2-3 portions. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Add fried meat to the wok again.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes and cream. Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add cooked penne and basil and mix. Leave on stove until penne are warm.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in bowls and top with roasted pine nuts.

PENNE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND CHICKEN



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My favorite thing to eat is pasta! I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Pesto is also one of my favorite sauces for it, and this is such a flavorful one!! I love the sweetness the sun-dried tomatoes add to this pesto! Yum! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Lindsey McCue

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz whole wheat or whole grain penne pasta
1 c cooked shredded chicken
1 jar(s) sun dried tomatoes in oil (8.5oz)
2 clove garlic
1 c (packed) basil, fresh
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c walnuts or toasted pine nuts
1/2 c fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c olive oil
salt and pepper to taste (only if needed at the end)
2 c of reserved pasta water

Steps:

  • 1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and nuts. Blend until roughly combine. Add the parmesan cheese and while continuously blending add the remaining 1/4 c. olive oil in a slow steady stream until the mixture comes together. (it will be thick) Check seasonings and add salt and pepper only if needed. Set aside or refrigerate until needed. Bring up to room temp. before using.
  • 2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8-15 minutes or as directed on the package. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
  • 3. In the same warm pot you used to cook the pasta in add the pesto to the pasta and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten and bring it together. Add the shredded chicken and mix well.
  • 4. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve sprinkled with a little extra parmesan!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, PINE NUTS AND BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This healthy meal is very flavorful quick and easy. Chicken stuffed with fresh basil, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes with a syrupy balsamic sauce.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, if watching your salt
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
8 marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 bunch basil
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Cut a deep horizontal pocket in the side of each chicken breast. Make the pocket as large as you can without piercing the top or bottom of the breast. Rub pepper & salt over the breasts. Place 2 slices of tomato 1 teaspoon pine nuts and about 4 basil leaves in the pocket of each chicken breast. Secure the pocket with toothpicks threading along the side to close. Heat the oil in a heavy oven-proof skillet until it begins to smoke. Cook each side of the chicken until golden brown.
  • Add the vinegar and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer the chicken for 2 or 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and keep in a warm oven or under a foil tent. Continue to cook the sauce until it is reduced to a thick syrup.
  • Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over each chicken breast. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 27.4

CAPELLINI WITH PINE NUTS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND CHICKEN RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by gwendee1

Number Of Ingredients 12

Capellini with Pine Nuts, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Chicken
4 oz whole wheat capellini or angel hair pasta
3 oz dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
1/8 tsp salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4-1/2 tsp red-pepper flakes
1/4 c sliced fresh basil
1/2 c pine nuts, toasted (MUFA)
2 drops Oregano Essential Oil
Top with grated Asiago cheese with Rosemary & Olive Oil (Trader Joes)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta per package directions without adding salt. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in hot water 10 minutes or until soft. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of water, and chop. 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat while pasta cooks. Season chicken with salt. Add chicken, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring, until garlic turns golden, 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is completely cooked. 3. Drain pasta, add to skillet, and toss. Add basil and toss. Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls and sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of pine nuts. Top with more basil, if desired. Nutritional info per serving: 387 cal, 22 g pro, 36 g carb, 6 g fiber, 19 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 33 mg chol, 562 mg sodium Flat Belly Diet Bonus Flavor-packed ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, nuts, and fresh herbs eliminate the need for high-fat cream or butter sauces.

PASTA WITH PINE NUTS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Provided by Rosemary M. Wyman

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Spring     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fusilli or other spiral-shaped pasta
5 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
2/3 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook fusilli pasta in large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta well. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pasta and fry until beginning to crisp at edges, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to large bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to same skillet. Add toasted pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes and stir over high heat until just warmed through, about 1 minute. Pour pine nut mixture over pasta. Add chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHICKEN



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 main-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not packed in oil
6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons chopped shallot (1 large shallot)
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh portobello mushrooms (2 smallish mushrooms)
1/2 cup fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
8 ounces dried penne
Light vegetable-oil cooking spray
5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon flour
12 ounces evaporated skim milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
5 medium black olives, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl, add 1/2-cup boiling water and set the bowl aside for the tomatoes to reconstitute. Fill a large pot with water, and bring it to a boil.
  • Combine the chicken and wine in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove and shred the chicken, reserving the cooking juices.
  • Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, and slice them thin.
  • Pour the reserved cooking juices from the chicken into a saute pan. Add the shallot, mushrooms, peas and tomatoes. Saute over low heat for a few minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the vegetables are wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and cover it to keep the vegetables warm.
  • Add the penne to the boiling water in the large pot, and cook over high heat to desired doneness, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Preheat a small heavy saucepan for about 1 minute over medium heat; then spray it twice with the vegetable oil. Toss in the garlic and flour; then, whisk in the evaporated milk. Add the nutmeg and red pepper flakes. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a boil, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and stir in basil.
  • Drain the cooked pasta, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Add the chicken, vegetables and sauce. Season with salt, if desired, and toss. Garnish with olive slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 388, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 128 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS



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I got this recipe from a friend and it was absolutely incredible! It is so full of flavor and it is also very healthy!

Provided by Anna Haines

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 1 bowl of pasta, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 quarts water
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup sun-dried tomato
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb pasta (penne)
1/4 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot, and cook pasta.
  • add olive oil, garlic, red pepper, pine-nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and onion to a large saute pan set on high heat.
  • Cook until the onion is soft and the garlic is beginning to brown, about 3 minute.
  • stir in wine and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 1-2 minute.
  • Pour in chicken stock, salt, pepper and bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7 min., until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • When sauce is done and pasta is drained, pour sauce over the pasta and cook over medium heat for 3 min., stirring constantly.
  • remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese -- SERVE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 506.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 17.6

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb other pastas
8 cups water
1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (about 20-25)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, partly thawed
1/3 cup water
sea salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes and drain.
  • In a large non-stick frying pan, saute the remaining ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with the tomato, garlic, and spinach mixture.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 352.4, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.9

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes on hand, you can substitute chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
  • Pine nuts can be toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, until they are fragrant and golden brown. This enhances their flavor and texture.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
  • If you want a creamy sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream to the sauce before serving.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, while it is still hot and the sauce is creamy.

Conclusion:

This penne with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try.

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