Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is an unforgettable dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this culinary delight dazzles the senses with its vibrant flavors and comforting textures. Each bowl is not just a meal but a warm embrace, inviting you to savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir while scraping any bits from the pan. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and Parmesan cheese; stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and toss into the skillet with the creamy sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg