Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Better Than Restaurant Pasta Today!
A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken pasta dish that surpasses restaurant quality, featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but fresh is best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg