Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This was a nice and easy, fairly light pasta dish. Nothing crazy needed, but also nothing super special.

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 12 oz package rotini pasta
• 1 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes (oil drained, reserve oil)
• 2 Tbsp oil from tomatoes
• 1 tsp crushed garlic
• 1 tsp dry basil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Parmesan cheese

Try to prepare the pasta and chicken mixture simultaneously to save some time. Prepare pasta according to directions on package. Drain and place in a large pasta bowl. Heat 2 Tbsp reserved oil from tomatoes in a skillet on medium heat. Add chicken pieces to skillet. Add crushed garlic, basil, garlic powder, and salt. Sauté approximately 5-7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. 

Add sun-dried tomatoes to chicken mixture and stir. Reduce heat and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Toss chicken-tomato mixture with prepared pasta. Add additional olive oil if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. 

Serves 3

Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe from Another Spice of Life cookbook