Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Irresistibly Flavorful Delight
A delicious recipe for creamy Tuscan chicken pasta that combines rich flavors and comforting textures.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- 2 cups pasta of choice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta