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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Indulgent Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta for Cozy Nights

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that combines garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can swap with shrimp or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine or Penne Pasta Gluten-free pasta works beautifully too
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Fresh is best; can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino cheese can be an alternative
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can work as a substitute
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Kale or arugula are good substitutes

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Chop the garlic finely and slice the sun-dried tomatoes into strips.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet. Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan, stirring until spinach wilts.
  7. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently over low heat, adding cream or pasta water if needed.

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