CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA
on Oct 31, 2025
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Tender chicken is paired with a creamy but healthy sauce made with a coconut milk base and full of garlic, nutritional yeast, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Everyone needs a quick and easy pasta recipe that they can whip up in less than 30 minutes.
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta fits the bill and is the perfect transitional meal from summer to fall.
It’s creamy but not overly decadent thanks to the use of coconut milk. It’s rich and comforting, but still protein-packed and fresh with the sun-dried tomatoes.
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It’s like Marry Me Chicken, but in pasta form and is another 30-minute weeknight-friendly dinner! Can’t wait for you to try it. Enjoy!
Key Ingredients for Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
A box of pasta, a can of coconut milk, a pack of chicken, and a jar of sun-dried tomatoes will give you a perfect weeknight meal when you’re unsure what to make but are craving something warm and comforting. Here’s what you’ll need.
- Gluten-free Pasta: @jovialfoods is always my go-to pasta! This one was from their Bionature line, but I also like their sourdough pasta if you aren’t gluten-free. Linguine, penne, or fusilli work well here.
- Chicken: Either boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs work well here. Because you’ll cut them into bite-sized pieces, they’ll only take a few minutes to fully cook through.
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Pin It- Fresh Garlic and Garlic Powder: To really bring the garlic flavor!
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: These sweet little gems have all the brightness of tomatoes intensified into one tangy bite. I like to buy a jar of olive oil, packed sun-dried tomatoes, and keep them on hand for quick and easy meals like this or my Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs.
- Tomato Paste: A squeeze of tomato paste adds richness to the sauce, really making the tomato flavor pop!
- Full-Fat Canned Coconut Milk: This creates a rich, dairy-free sauce that is velvety smooth and clings to every pasta noodle.
- Nutritional Yeast: Commonly used as a plant-based seasoning, nutritional yeast is a good swap for regular cheese.
- Balsamic Vinegar: A bit of acid helps round out the richness of the sauce.
- Garnishes: If you like some heat, feel free to sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes. Adding some fresh herbs such as basil or parsley is a nice touch, too.
How to Make Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
To start, cook the pasta. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water (we’ll use this later!). Drain and set aside.
In the same large pan you’ll use for the sauce, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Push to one side of the pan.
On the open side of the pan, add garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste.
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, nutritional yeast, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix the sauce and chicken.
Let simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Top with fresh herbs and extra sun-dried tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!
More One-Pan Chicken Dinners:
- One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Veggies
- Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos
- One Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Potatoes
CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN PASTA
Ingredients
- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta (linguine, penne, or fusilli works)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 – 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained + chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (for garnishing)
- Fresh herbs for serving (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- In the same large pan you’ll use for the sauce, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Push to one side of the pan.
- On the open side of the pan, add garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, nutritional yeast, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix the sauce and chicken. Let simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Top with fresh herbs and extra sun-dried tomatoes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
