Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is an Italian pasta dish of medium difficulty, ready in about 35 minutes and enough for 4 servings. The main ingredients are penne, chicken breast and sun-dried tomatoes. The cooking is mostly simmering. With 38 g of protein per serving (about 560 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 560 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 350 gpenne
- 500 gchicken breast
- 80 gsun-dried tomatoes
- 150 gbaby spinach
- 200 mlheavy cream
- 60 gParmesan
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into thin cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce.
- Add the baby spinach and sliced chicken to the skillet. Toss until the spinach is wilted and everything is coated in the creamy sauce. Serve hot.
Cook’s notes
Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and add a spoonful of that oil to the pan for extra flavour. Shrimp can replace the chicken and cook in about 2 minutes per side. If the sauce gets too thick when reheating, add a splash of milk or pasta water.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 46 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dish type: Pasta
- In cookbook: Pasta Night
