Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne Pasta with Chicken is super easy to make and will become a family favorite! This recipe comes together with sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, pasta, garlic, all smothered in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce to create the most delicious flavor! Your family and friends will have no idea this is WW friendly!

Makes 8 (1 1/4 cup) servings 

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How do I make this Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta with Chicken?

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.

Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat.

Add garlic

 cook and stir in chicken; cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned.

Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, whisk the fat free half-and-half, milk, and cornstarch until smooth. 

Add cornstarch mixture to skillet along with the sun-dried tomatoes, all seasonings and mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 

Bring to boil, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low; and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta; toss gently to coat. Remove from heat.

Garnish with more parmesan and basil, if desired for additional points.

Serve immediately. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

• 10 oz. Barilla Protein Penne Pasta or whole grain penne pasta
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, raw and cut into bite size pieces 
• 1 Tbsp Land o’ Lakes light butter made with canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), chopped 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• 1/2 tsp onion powder 
• 1 cup fat free half-and-half 
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup light mozzarella 

Directions: 

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
2. Season the raw chicken pieces with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir in chicken; cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the fat free half-and-half, milk, and cornstarch until smooth. 
5. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet along with the sun-dried tomatoes, all seasonings and mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 
6. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir in cooked pasta; toss gently to coat. Remove from heat. Serve immediately. 
8. Enjoy! 

Makes 8 (1 and 1/4 cup) servings 

5 Points® per serving if using whole grain pasta

6 Points® per serving if using Barilla Plus penne pasta

How do I track this recipe in my WW app? 

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Notes: 

• This pasta can get a little dry after it has been sitting for a while. Just stir in more unsweetened almond or skim milk and reheat. You can use some of the pasta water to thin out the cream sauce.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container on the fridge for up to a week. 

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Yield: 8

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne Pasta with Chicken

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Penne Pasta with Chicken is super easy to make and will become a family favorite! This recipe comes together with Sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, pasta, garlic, all smothered in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce to create the most delicious flavor! Your family and friends will have no idea this is WW friendly!

Author: thepounddropper.com

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 10 oz. Barilla Protein Penne Pasta or Barilla whole grain penne pasta
• 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, raw and cut into bite size pieces 
• 1 Tbsp Land o' Lakes light butter made with canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), chopped 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• 1/2 tsp onion powder 
• 1 cup fat free half-and-half 
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup light mozzarella- I use Market Pantry from Target

Instructions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain well.
2. Season the raw chicken pieces with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir in chicken; cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the fat free half-and-half, milk, and cornstarch until smooth. 
5. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet along with the sun-dried tomatoes, all seasonings and mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 
6. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir in cooked pasta; toss gently to coat. Remove from heat. Serve immediately. 
8. Enjoy! 
   
   Makes 8 ( 1 and 1/4 cup) servings 

6 Points® per serving if using Barilla Plus penne pasta



How do I track this recipe in my WW app? 
Click the link below to go to the recipe builder. You'll first need to sign into your WW account and then the recipe builder will upload. Be sure to edit the recipe with any ingredients that you use that are different. The recipe builder is the most accurate way to create, obtain, and track the Points®

Notes

• This pasta can get a little dry after it has been sitting for a while. Just stir in more unsweetened almond or skim milk and reheat. You can use some of the pasta water to thin out the cream sauce.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container on the fridge for up to a week. 

Smartpoints: GREEN: 7 SmartPoints per serving BLUE: 6 SmartPoints per serving PURPLE: 3 SmartPoints per serving if using whole wheat penne pasta 

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 273Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 359mgCarbohydrates: 33gNet Carbohydrates: 29gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 23g

Do not use the WW nutritional calculator to calculate points. The nutritional calculator does take zero point food ingredients into consideration and will not be accurate. Personal Point values and nutritional information is estimated and calculated using the brand of ingredients listed in the recipe. PersonalPoints values may vary depending on the brand of ingredients used and depending on your customized zero point foods list.