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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pasta

  • 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta

Sun-dried Tomatoes

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and sliced)

Vegetables

  • 3 cups fresh spinach

Dairy

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Oils & Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil and sear chicken until cooked; set aside.
  • Sauté garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in cream and simmer.
  • Stir in Parmesan, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Slice chicken and return to pan.
  • Cook pasta separately, drain, and toss with sauce. Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, creamy, Pasta