Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the taste of Italy right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, all combined with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food, ideal for family gatherings or impressing guests without much effort. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, this dish is sure to become a favorite that warms hearts and satisfies appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet, mixing well until the spinach wilts down.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments, plate, sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap spinach for kale or add vegetables like bell peppers for extra flavor. To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of cream as needed.