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This creamy Roasted Butternut and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is the perfect fall pasta dinner. Rosemary and garlic roasted butternut squash pureed into a creamy parmesan cheese sauce, then tossed with pan-seared Italian seasoned chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook this together with rigatoni pasta for a warming dinner made quickly. Truly one of those all-in-one dinners that everyone at the table will love. You can’t go wrong with this Tuscan-style butternut squash pasta.

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Weeknights are better with a cozy bowl of pasta. With Labor Day now behind us, I’m leaning into my cozy autumn recipes, which I kind of feel is what HBH is known for. Over the next few months, I have so many recipes to share!

In the coming weeks, we’ll have zero pumpkin recipes, we’ll save those for a little later. Instead, we have plenty of game day recipes – perfect for tailgating or watching the game from the comfort of your couch. We’ve also got simple family dinners for cozy nights at home. And of course, yummy baked goods, including a few new apple dishes. And so much more!

Eek, I am so excited! We’re starting things off with a great transitional pasta. Butternut squash is currently in season, so I used this favorite fall vegetable and pureed it in a creamy pasta sauce. This is delicious!

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Here are the details

Step 1: roast the butternut squash

I kept this as simple as can be, so don’t let the steps and time throw you off. Promise this recipe is easy, you just need some time to roast that squash.

The heart of the pasta is really all in the butternut squash, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. Everything together is what makes this such a special delish. The secret? Roasting the squash, garlic, and shallots together on the same sheet pan. As the squash roasts, the garlic caramelizes and gets a little crispy too.

First, toss the squash with garlic cloves, shallot fresh sage, and rosemary. Then, a little salt, and pepper. Bake until tender, the kitchen will smell delicious.

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Step 2: puree the squash into a sauce

Once the squash has finished roasting, puree it with the garlic, shallots, parmesan, and cream, or use milk. You can do this in a food processor or blender.

Step 3: cook the chicken

I love using a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Not only are the tomatoes delicious, but I also use the oil from the jar to cook the chicken. The oil is always seasoned, so it adds even more flavor. Just make sure it’s extra virgin olive oil.

While I’m cooking the chicken, I season it with homemade Italian seasonings. I use a blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and sage with some paprika and chili flakes too. It’s a delicious mix and makes the chicken very flavorful.

Get the chicken seared up in the pot, then pull it out before adding the water.

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Step 4: cook the pasta and toss it

Add water to the pot and then boil the pasta. Once al dente, you can mix in the squash purée, the remaining cream or milk, parmesan, and the sun-dried tomatoes too. 

Toss everything together until the squash is very creamy. Add the chicken back to the pot with the pasta and toss everything until creamy.

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I serve each bowl with extra parmesan and fresh basil. DELICIOUS!

You can serve this up on busy weeknights, but it’s equally great for dinners with friends and family.

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Looking for more pasta recipes? Here are a few ideas: 

Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Pasta

One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto

Basil Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken, Prosciutto, and Arugula

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Lastly, if you make this Roasted Butternut Squash and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Roasted Butternut Squash and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 492 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
    2. On a baking sheet, toss together the olive oil, butternut squash, garlic, shallot, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until the squash is tender.
    3. Add the butternut squash, garlic, and shallot to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add 1/3 cup cream/milk and 1/3 cup parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until creamy.
    4. Meanwhile, drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large pot or skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
    5. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot.
    6.To the same pot, add the butter and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8 minutes. Stir in the butternut puree, 2/3 cup cream, 2/3 cup parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate.
    7. Serve topped with parmesan and basil. EAT and ENJOY.

Notes

Italian Seasoning: Mix 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons chili flakes, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried sage. Store in a sealed container.
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    1. Thanks so much, Christina:) So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! xT

  1. Hi Tieghan, the ingredient list states 4 tbsps italian seasoning but the instructions only calls for 3 tbsps italian seasoning. Is it 3 or 4 tbsps? Thank you for all your wonderful recipes. Our family and friends really loves them.

    1. Hi Lucie,
      So sorry for any confusion! You can follow the written instructions and just use the 3T. Let me know how this recipe turns out for you, I hope you love it! xT

  2. Hi Tiegan! This recipe was exceptional!! So good! I made it for my hubby and I tonight and was a bit afraid of all the herbs but the flavours are outstanding! This is a keeper for us and can’t wait to make for our next dinner guests! Thank you for your wonderful recipes xo

    1. Hi Laura,
      Happy Monday! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go and your comment! Love to hear that it turned out well:)

  3. 5 stars
    So creamy! We have made another sun dried chicken recipe we thought was our favorite but tried this tonight instead. The squash puréed with the onion lends a silkiness to the sauce. Thank you!)

  4. Love this recipe! It’s 10/10 delicious. Was wondering if it would be okay to substitute in chicken sausage instead of the chicken?

  5. 4 stars
    So good! But had a bit of trouble understanding the recipe. I wish it explained in more detailed how to cube the squash or if after the pasta is cooked do you drain it or add the squash cream to it. I had to read the recipe like a thousand times to understand it.

      1. Hi Jill,
        No need to drain the pasta, most of the water should be absorbed by the time the noodles are done cooking and then anything leftover will become part of the sauce. I hope you love this dish! xT