Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta combines chicken, spinach, pasta, and sundried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce. It is an easy, flavorful, and satisfying family dinner that cooks up in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz penne pasta
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes.
- Add the olive oil and chicken to a cast iron skillet, then season with the salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, make your pasta noodles.
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, bring to a boil, add the noodles, and cook over high heat for 8 minutes. Then drain the water.
- Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, set aside.
- Saute the butter, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach over medium heat until the spinach has started to wilt.
- Add the cream and milk, and cook until it comes to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the chicken and pasta, stir, and serve.
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Notes
- I used whole milk, but 2% or skim milk will work as well since this recipe also uses cream.
- In a rush? Use precooked or rotisserie chicken in this recipe instead of cooking your own chicken breast. No one will be able to tell the difference.
- This nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Nutrition
Calories: 832kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 50gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 652mgPotassium: 2171mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2772IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 5mg
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