Made with sun dried tomato dressing and cream cheese, this Creamy Tomato-Basil Chicken Pasta is comfort in a skillet.
Since we are smack dab in the middle of spring, I figured it would be a nice thought to post a few spring-like recipes on the blog. I normally think of dishes that have bright and vivid colors….chock full with lots and lots of veggies.
When I saw this recipe in my collection of spring cooking magazines, I figured I would give it a whirl. This is the perfect meal to make for dinner this time of year. It’s on the lighter side and those baby red tomatoes and fresh basil leaves make the color just pop!
What made this dish so incredibly awesome was that we actually were able to use the fresh basil that we grew in our little make shift garden 🙂 We really enjoyed it and hope you will too!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Calories: 197
Ingredients
- 3 and 1/2 cups small shaped pasta
- 1 cup sun dried tomato dressing
- 1 pkg. of chicken tenders, about 8-10
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 4 oz. full fat cream cheese
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Heat 3/4 cup of the sun dried tomato dressing in a big skillet on medium heat. Add the chicken tenders. Cook until no longer pink on the inside and light brown on the outside.
- Remove the tenders and place on a plate to cool. Set aside. Carefully wipe down the skillet.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup dressing, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir and bring to a slight boil.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk until completely melted. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta, parmesan cheese, and chopped basil leaves. Cook until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with the chicken tenders on top.
Libby's Notes
If chicken isn't your thing, you can substitute 1 pound of cooked and deveined medium shrimp.
Recipe Source: Taste of Home: Cooking School Magazine Spring 2010
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal
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Starla J. says
May 10, 2014 at 11:16 pmLooks yummy! I'm pinning it.
libby says
June 15, 2014 at 2:52 pmThanks for the pin!!
Dawn Yucuis says
May 11, 2014 at 2:29 amYum, I love pasta dishes like this. Fresh basil and the grape tomatoes are perfect for this.
libby says
June 15, 2014 at 2:52 pmYes…they are the perfect summer pair 😉
Cari Dunn says
May 11, 2014 at 2:40 amThis looks delish! I pinned it so I can find it later.
libby says
June 15, 2014 at 2:51 pmThanks for the pin! Enjoy the recipe 😉
Libby says
December 31, 2016 at 10:56 pmWe really enjoy this dish! It’s so simple to make, especially on a busy night.