Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A one-pot creamy pasta with seasoned chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Italian-inspired comfort in 35 minutes.
One Pot
4.7
· 24 ratings
🕐 Prep: 10 min
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🔥 Cook: 25 min
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⏱️ Total: 35 min
Equipment
Ingredients
- ▸ 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- ▸ 12 oz penne pasta
- ▸ 3 cups chicken broth
- ▸ 1 cup heavy cream
- ▸ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ▸ 3 cups fresh spinach
- ▸ 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ▸ 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- ▸ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ▸ 2 tbsp olive oil
- ▸ Salt and pepper
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Instructions
One-Pot Method
- 1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove to a plate.
- 3. In the same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add broth, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- 4. Add pasta. Cover and cook 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
- 5. Return chicken. Stir in spinach and parmesan until spinach wilts.
Cook's Notes
- 💡 The pasta absorbs the liquid as it cooks, creating a built-in creamy sauce.
- 💡 If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of broth or water.
- 💡 Substitute chicken thighs for even more flavor.