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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Easy Recipe)

This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a comforting one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce. It’s easy enough for weeknights but flavorful enough to feel special, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups Chicken breast sliced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Extra virgin oil for finishing
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 6-8 minutes, or to the desired tenderness. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt & pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
  7. Add spinach and cooked chicken, stirring until spinach wilts.
  8. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  9. Remove from heat and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if desired. Garnish with fresh basil (optional) and more parmesan. Serve warm.