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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon 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 the 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 fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon 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 the 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 fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss to combine, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 1 min