Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a luscious sauce served over perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To Serve:
- 12 ounces penne or other short pasta
- fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in cream and broth. Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in place of some of the olive oil.
- This recipe pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp as protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
