Tuscan Chicken & Pasta Skillet

Tender chicken breast and sun-dried tomatoes simmered in a creamy sauce with spinach and pasta, creating a rich and satisfying Italian-style meal.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 35 min
• Total: 55 min
• Servings: 10
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $2.08/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• comfort food
• savory
• classic
• crowd-pleaser

Ingredients

• 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
• 1.75 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 16 ounce linguine (broken in half)
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the linguine to the simmering sauce, ensuring it is submerged. Cover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more chicken broth.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Leftovers can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. If reheating on the stovetop, you may need to add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 34.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 610 mg
• Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
• Sugar: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 105 mg