Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a delightful one-pot dish that brings the warmth of Italy to your dinner table. With tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich, velvety sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta, this meal is not just about eating—it’s about celebrating flavors and creating memories. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is easy to whip up and sure to impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic & Spinach: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant; add spinach until wilted.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to low; slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix Pasta: Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate generously, garnishing with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg