Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a comforting Italian-inspired dish combining tender chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta all enveloped in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
8 oz pasta of choice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream, add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Let cook for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Add mushrooms or swap spinach with kale for variation.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
Substitute chicken with shrimp, turkey, or Italian sausage if desired.
Reheat gently with a splash of cream to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
