Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is an irresistible dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety sauce. This pasta recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into a gourmet meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions. With its stunning presentation and comforting flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic and spinach: Lower the heat slightly, add minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then toss in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until wilted.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; stir well and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook pasta: Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Combine everything: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy sauce; toss well to coat. If needed, use reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg