Irresistible Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes
A rich and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken and sun-dried tomatoes, inspired by Tuscan flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until done. Remove and slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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