Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a sumptuous dish that combines succulent chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich parmesan cream sauce. In just 30 minutes, this one-pot meal transforms your weeknight dinners into culinary delights that satisfy the entire family. With its creamy texture and vibrant flavors, it’s an ideal choice for both casual evenings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil and butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove, let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, milk, and uncooked penne pasta to the pot. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in cooked chicken pieces and baby spinach; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of cream based on your desired richness. Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins like shrimp or mushrooms.