Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta with bacon, Parmesan, white wine, and zucchini noodles. A cozy skillet dinner with a smooth sauce that clings to the fettuccine.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces smoked bacon cut into strips
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 chicken breasts cubed
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic squeezed
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ chicken stock cube
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated + extra topping
- 14 ounces zucchini noodles
- fresh basil or parsley
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. Remove from the pan and leave about 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat behind.4 ounces smoked bacon
- Cook the fettuccine in salted water until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain the pasta.1 pound fettuccine
- Add half the butter to the skillet with the bacon fat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and onion powder and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.2 tablespoons butter, 2 chicken breasts, Salt and black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Add the remaining butter and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the white wine, scrape up any browned bits, and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.2 cloves garlic, ½ cup dry white wine
- Crumble in the stock cube and add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.½ chicken stock cube, ¾ cup heavy cream, ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Lower the heat and stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust with black pepper.¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- Add the zucchini noodles and cook for about 1 minute, just until warmed through but still slightly firm.14 ounces zucchini noodles
- Add the fettuccine and chicken and toss to combine. Add, if necessary, pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth and coats the pasta.
- Serve topped with crispy bacon, extra Parmesan, and fresh herbs.fresh basil
NOTES
1. Why save pasta water? It helps the sauce, when it's not smooth enough to thin it. Thereby it binds the sauce and turns it smooth.
2. When to add zucchini noodles? At the end. About 1 minute is enough.
3. Why fry bacon first? The fat adds flavor to the whole dish.
4. Can garlic fry longer? No. It turns bitter if browned.
5. Variations
- Use tagliatelle, linguine, or penne instead of fettucine.
- Swap heavy cream for cooking cream for a lighter sauce.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat: gently in a skillet with a splash of water or cream.
- Freezing isn’t ideal, since cream sauces can turn grainy.
Nutrition
Calories: 984kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 937mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Iron: 5mg
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