Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe. Tender chicken slices, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach are coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, add spinach, cream, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the sauce. Simmer to heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or mushrooms for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
