A simple and vibrant sauce elevates this chicken-and-pasta weeknight dinner.

Jennifer Causey

Romesco sauce is the foundation of a meal that’s guaranteed to be scrumptious.

This vibrant red sauce hails from Catalonia, Spain.

sun dried tomato romesco chicken

Photo:Jennifer Causey

This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

Meanwhile,drain tomatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons oil.

Chop tomatoes; place 1/4 cup in a small bowl for gremolata.

Heatremaining 2 tablespoons reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high.

Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving any drippings in skillet.

Toss until pasta is well coated.

Serve pasta with chicken, topped with gremolata.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.