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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Blackened Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

Blackened chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thigh cut into bite-size chunks
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta

  • 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 ounces chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 bunch kale leaves chopped, stems removed
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan plus extra for serving
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Season chicken. Combine paprika, salt, oregano, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over chicken, tossing to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add shallots and garlic and saute until softened, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Add white wine and bring to a boil. Continue to simmer until reduced by ½, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and grated parmesan, stirring until combined. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta.
  • Add cooked pasta to sauce along with reserved ½ cup pasta water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until pasta is well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Portion pasta into bowls and sprinkle grated parmesan on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

The chicken can be marinated overnight with the dry spice mixture but it is not necessary.
Use any type of short-cut pasta such as rigatoni, penne, farfalle, or orecchiette.