I got this recipe from my mom a few years ago. I have no idea where she got it from but it is one of my favorites. I make it when we have people over for dinner, when I bring dinner to friends after they have a baby, and every once in a while for the four of us. Anyone I have made it for has loved it. The girls love it too, especially when we use fun shape pastas. If you decide to stay in tonight this recipe is easy and delicious. It would be great with a bottle of wine for the mommies and daddies and some sparkling cider for your little Valentine(s).
*When I make it for the four of us I cut the recipe in half and it still makes a lot. I have also used shrimp instead of chicken in the past and it is just as good.
Ingredients:- 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut bite sized
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 (9oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbl oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 (1lb) box farfelle pasta (or any other pasta you like), Since it is a special Valentine’s dinner we used “Eat Your Heart Out” Pasta by The Pasta Shop: Pastabilities (see my post about Pastabilities)
Directions:- Saute chicken pieces with garlic, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt in the 2 Tablespoons of sun-dried tomato oil for 5-7 min, or until chicken is cooked.
- Drain tomatoes and add to chicken, reduce heat and sauté for 3 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on box.
- Toss cooked pasta with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes
- Add parmesan cheese on top.
Serve with a salad or veggies.
Tastefully Childish 