Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a rich and comforting dish made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and pasta tossed in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken and add cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness.
- Add mushrooms for more texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American