🍅 Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce with Bowtie Pasta & Steamed Broccoli


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Serves: 3 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes
Elemental Alignment: Earth & Sun | Chakra Focus: Heart & Root
Dish Mood: Grounding, Heart-Opening, Romantic Energy Boost ✨


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🔮 The Magic in the Meal:

This is a love potion in pasta form. Sun-dried tomatoes carry concentrated solar energy—warming and revitalizing. Cream is for comfort, garlic for protection, and chicken for stamina and strength. The bowtie pasta represents harmony and connection, and steamed broccoli helps you stay rooted and detoxed. This is the meal to make when you want to feel strong, nourished, and deeply connected to yourself or someone else.


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✨ Ingredients

For the Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or halved

Salt & pepper to taste

1½ tsp Italian seasoning

2 tbsp olive oil (sun-kissed protection)

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced

1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)

½ cup chicken broth

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish


For the Pasta:

8 oz bowtie (farfalle) pasta

Salt for boiling water

Optional: drizzle of olive oil or knob of butter


For the Steamed Broccoli:

1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets

Salt & squeeze of lemon juice (clarity + bright heart energy)



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🧙‍♀️ Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Bowties (The Ties That Bind)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.


2. Add bowtie pasta and cook until al dente (about 11 minutes).


3. Drain and toss with a little olive oil or butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.




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Step 2: Steam the Broccoli (The Verdant Cleanser)

1. Steam broccoli florets in a basket over boiling water for 5–7 minutes until vibrant green and fork-tender.


2. Season lightly with salt and a gentle squeeze of lemon.



> ✨ Kitchen Spell: “With every bite, I bloom in strength. With every stem, I root in truth.”




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Step 3: Make the Sun-Drenched Chicken & Sauce (The Elixir of Confidence)

1. Season chicken slices with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.


2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.


3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Set aside.


4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 1 minute.


5. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook 2 minutes to release their deep, sweet aroma.


6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.


7. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and thickened (about 3–5 minutes).


8. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Simmer 2–3 minutes more.




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Step 4: Assemble & Serve (The Ritual of Return)

Nestle bowtie pasta into wide bowls.

Top with chicken and generous ladles of creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Serve with a side of steamed broccoli and a light drizzle of lemon if desired.


> 🪄 As you plate it, speak: “This bowl is a bond. May love and courage find me at every fork.”




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🛒 Shopping List

Produce & Herbs:

1 head broccoli

2 cloves garlic

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (½ cup)

Fresh basil or parsley

Lemon (optional)


Pantry:

Bowtie pasta (8 oz)

Olive oil

Chicken broth

Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper


Dairy:

Heavy cream (1 cup)

Parmesan cheese (½ cup)

Butter (optional)


Meat:

3 chicken breasts



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💫 Final Thought:

This is a sun-kissed comfort meal kissed by herbs and summer energy. Perfect for cozy nights with a glass of chilled rosé, rose quartz nearby, and music playing low.

> Quote for the Table:
“Even the sun rests in cream sometimes.”


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