Description
Indulge in this One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and al dente pasta in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Experience the warmth of Italian cuisine right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and uncooked pasta; stir well while bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; let simmer until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly before returning the cooked chicken to the skillet to warm through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg