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
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the cut chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of 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 is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. If using, add the red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Continue to cook until all the spinach has wilted into the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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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
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the cut chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of 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 is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. If using, add the red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Continue to cook until all the spinach has wilted into the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 5 min