Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a delightful weeknight meal that packs a punch of flavor with its sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's a favorite because it's quick to make and feels like a restaurant-quality dish at home.
Ready in 45 minutes · serves 4 · 600 calories per serving · american cuisine.
Ingredients
- 12 ozpenne pasta
- 1.5 lbboneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 cupsun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 3 cupsfresh spinach
- 1/2 cupparmesan cheese
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
Instructions
- 01
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- 02
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- 03
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- 04
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- 05
Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and parmesan cheese. Toss to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 06
Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
