Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce over pasta. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter unsalted
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
8 ounces penne or macaroni uncooked
3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, bringing to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add uncooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, mixing well.
- Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if you prefer dark meat. Adjust the amount of cheese based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
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