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creamy tuscan chicken pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a rich, comforting dish made with tender chicken, garlic parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that tastes better than restaurant pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Tuscan
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts (sliced)
  • 250g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked (5 to 7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and let it gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and blends into the sauce.
  5. Add cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss everything together. Stir in parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce becomes creamy.
  6. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until you reach a silky consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 38gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for a smoother sauce
  • Don’t boil the cream, keep it on low heat
  • Add pasta water gradually to control texture

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