Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped); 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 6 ounce fettuccine pasta (dried, broken into smaller pieces); 3 cup fresh spinach; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Tender chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich, creamy sauce with pasta, all cooked in one pan for a simple yet elegant meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.37/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
0.5 teaspoon dried basil
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
6 ounce fettuccine pasta (dried, broken into smaller pieces)
3 cup fresh spinach
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of chicken breast pieces and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add 6 ounces of pasta (broken if long) to the skillet, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Stir well.
Cover the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more broth.
Stir in the cooked chicken and 3 cups of fresh spinach until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Ensure pasta is mostly submerged to cook evenly. You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 710
Protein: 42.1 g
Carbohydrates: 54.5 g
Fat: 36.3 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 20.1 g
Sugar: 5.8 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg