Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A rich and creamy one-pot pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and penne pasta all coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces penne or macaroni pasta, uncooked
3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove, cut into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, milk, Parmesan, and pasta. Stir and cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the pot along with spinach. Cook 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken is warmed through.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Swap heavy cream for coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Try different pasta shapes like rigatoni or bowtie.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or roasted red peppers for more vegetables.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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