Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Tuscan chicken pasta is easy to make in 30 minutes with penne tossed in a creamy sauce with seasoned chicken, spinach and sundried tomatoes. It's cheesy and flavorful!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning , more to taste
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
- 8 ounces penne pasta , cooked al dente
- Freshly parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add one pound chicken and season with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook until golden browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté one small onion until translucent. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook for another minute.
- Creamy Sauce: Slowly whisk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes to thicken.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle 1 cup parmesan cheese over top. Stir to combine.
- Mix with Pasta: Add the cooked penne pasta, 2 cups spinach and 1/2 cup = 1 cup tomatoes to the skillet. Toss everything together in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
Veggies: Feel free to add in mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
Pasta: You can substitute the penne with any pasta of your choice.
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 132mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 847mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2110IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 282mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
