Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the cooked and drained pasta. Toss everything together until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the cooked and drained pasta. Toss everything together until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.