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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A comforting and easy-to-make creamy Tuscan chicken pasta featuring garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne, fettuccine, or gluten-free pasta)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes to release flavor.
  7. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Add 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  10. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to loosen.
  11. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, add drained pasta, and toss gently to coat evenly with sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  12. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soak in warm water before chopping. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream separation. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Toss pasta with sauce off heat to keep sauce creamy.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, garlic pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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