Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken in a rich, velvety sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This comforting meal is perfect for impressing guests or unwinding after a long day. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, this pasta dish will transport you straight to Italy—all while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Slice cooked chicken and return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Finish by sprinkling grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg