Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Enjoy Restaurant-Style Bliss!
A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken pasta dish that brings restaurant-style flavors to your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 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. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken 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 bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg