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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

A close-up of creamy Tuscan chicken pasta featuring penne, seared chicken pieces, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Make this restaurant style pasta recipe at home. This easy weeknight chicken pasta features tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
  3. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add the cooked chicken and fresh spinach to the sauce. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy Tuscan sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  10. Serve immediately for a homemade gourmet pasta experience.

Notes

  • For a one pan tuscan chicken variation, cook the chicken and then simmer the sauce in the same pan before adding the cooked pasta.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be thinner. Add more cream cheese for thickness.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to make this a quick 30 minute chicken pasta meal.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/tuscan-chicken-pasta-creamy-recipe/

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