Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes, and a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breast Boneless and skinless
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Sundried tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 cup Cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil for the fettuccine.
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and let rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add sundried tomatoes and baby spinach to the skillet, stirring together until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings, stirring until combined.
- Add sliced chicken back to the skillet and toss to combine all flavors.
- Gently toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce, using reserved pasta water to loosen if necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, consider adding toasted pine nuts or breadcrumbs. This dish is flexible; feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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