Description
Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that blends tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich creamy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delightful meal is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, guaranteed to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 ounces penne or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water, simmering gently. Add Parmesan cheese while stirring until melted.
- Toss in cooked pasta, spinach, and sliced chicken until everything is well-coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using sun-dried tomatoes or red pepper flakes. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.