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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta That'll Wow Your Dinner Guests

This creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious Italian dish that will impress your dinner guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces penne pasta Holds creamy sauce beautifully.
For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Adds richness.
  • 1 pound diced chicken Boneless and skinless.
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Aromatic base.
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes Adds sweet and tangy flavor.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Creates a rich sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Complements other flavors.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Adds nutrition and color.
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Enhances creaminess.
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions, approx. 11-13 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add dried basil and oregano, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, add fresh spinach and drained pasta. Toss gently until combined and spinach wilts.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Ensure all ingredients are heated through.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 41gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente for the best texture. Sauté chicken properly to avoid steaming. Add cream slowly to prevent curdling.

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