Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken soup (divided)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 kg skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut in half)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 250 grams dry fettuccini pasta
Directions
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken soup; increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil; stirring. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute chicken. Press on chicken occasionally with a slotted spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the meat feels springy and is no longer pink inside. Transfer to a board; cover and keep warm. Remove the fat from the pan.
In the same skillet, over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup chicken soup to a boil; stirring the pan juices. Reduce slightly and add to the cream sauce; stir in basil and adjust seasonings to taste. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until still firm; drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 to 4 tbsp of the sauce. Cut each chicken breast into 2 to 3 diagonal slices. Reheat the sauce gently if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving plates; top with chicken and coat with the cream sauce; serve.
