By Katarina Berg
Sicilian chicken pasta with sun dried tomato sauce
13 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Send your taste buds on a journey to the beautiful region of Sicily. A rich and creamy sauce is livened up with tangy sun dried tomato pesto, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese and studded with golden Brown chunks of chicken. Who needs needs to get on a plane when you can find all these delicious flavours right at home!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:49:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
39
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories774.7 kcal (39%)
Total Fat24.7 g (35%)
Carbs81.5 g (31%)
Sugars7.7 g (9%)
Protein52.5 g (105%)
Sodium964.5 mg (48%)
Fiber5.3 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.
CooktopHeat
PotStep 2
Roughly chop spinach.
Knife
baby spinach56gStep 3
Peel then cut onion into 1/2 inch pieces.
Knife
yellow onion226gStep 4
Cook penne for 10-12 minutes, until tender but still firm to the bite. When penne is tender, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
PotCooktopHeat
Glass
penne340gStep 5
Strain penne, then return to the pot, off heat. Toss penne with two tablespoons of oil.
Strainerpenne340gStep 6
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
chicken tenders570gStep 7
In a large non stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add chicken. Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Frying PanCooktopHeatchicken tenders570gStep 8
Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool. Once cool, cut into 1" pieces.
Knifechicken tenders570gStep 9
In the same pan heat 2 tsp of oil over medium. When the pan is hot add onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Frying PanCooktopHeatyellow onion226gStep 10
Increase heat to medium high, then add cream sauce spice blend and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently, until thickened.
CooktopHeatFrying Pan
butter2 TbspStep 11
Add 1 cup of water, 3/4 of the parmesan, chicken stock, sun dried tomato pesto, and reserved pasta water. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
CooktopHeatFrying Pan
sun dried tomato pesto½ cup
chicken stockStep 12
Add sauce, spinach and chicken to pot with penne. Stir until spinach wilts.
Potchicken tenders570gpenne340gbaby spinach56gStep 13
Divide pasta between bowls, sprinkle remaining parmesan over the top and enjoy!
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