Description
Weeknight Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy sauce, and vibrant vegetables. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors of garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, this pasta dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously; let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Add spinach and Parmesan cheese; stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and combine with the creamy mixture in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg