Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This comforting yet elegant meal is perfect for satisfying dinner cravings with bold, savory flavors and a silky texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then add to the skillet.
- 4
Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing well to coat with the sauce.
- 10
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- 11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 12
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.