Description

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach all combined in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This quick and easy recipe delivers gourmet flavors with simple ingredients, making it ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal that’s colorful, balanced, and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Vegetables and Flavorings

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated)
2 cups fresh spinach
3 garlic cloves, minced

Dairy

1 cup heavy cream or half and half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Carbohydrates

8 ounces pasta of choice (fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni)

Seasonings & Oils

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing until fragrant and slightly softened. Then stir in fresh spinach and cook just until wilted, retaining its bright green color.
Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream or half and half and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and allow it to melt, thickening the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Combine with Pasta and Chicken: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add the pasta directly into the creamy sauce along with the cooked chicken. Toss thoroughly to coat each noodle evenly with the sauce and ingredients.
Finish and Serve: Stir everything once more to ensure it’s heated through. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately for a flavorful, comforting meal.

Notes

Don’t overcook the chicken to keep it juicy; cook just until no longer pink before slicing.
Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick for perfect coating.
Use fresh garlic minced finely and sauté it just until fragrant, not burnt, for maximum flavor.
Choose oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for a richer taste, or rehydrate dry ones in warm water before use.
Simmer the cream sauce gently to prevent curdling and maintain a silky texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg