Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish featuring succulent chicken, rich cream, and fragrant Italian herbs, making it a staple in many households.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta or your choice of pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather your ingredients and arrange them within easy reach.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer; then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving one cup of the pasta water.
- Mix the drained pasta into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Slice the chicken breasts and layer over the pasta.
- Serve with extra Parmesan on the side and add a fresh side salad if desired.
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Notes
Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning for better texture. Adjust cream amount for sauce richness. Fresh veggies enhance flavor.