Description
Indulge in this Irresistible Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfectly suited for both cozy weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare while delivering a burst of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- Cook the pasta: In salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic & sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and add dried herbs; stir well and let simmer gently.
- Incorporate pasta & spinach: Add cooked pasta and spinach; toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg