Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A delightful and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich creamy sauce over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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