Tuscan Chicken Pasta - Creamy & Delicious
This creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a restaurant-style dish made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated Parmesan. Stir well to combine.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.