Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich, comforting dinner made with garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. A quick and easy recipe perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Add cream and simmer.
5. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Return chicken and add cooked pasta. Toss until evenly coated. Serve hot.
Notes
Use half-and-half or milk to lighten the sauce if preferred.
Add mushrooms or peas for extra vegetables.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg