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A skillet filled with Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta featuring seared chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a white sauce.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sun -dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through reaching 165F internal temperature. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Pour in heavy cream, remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Stir in parmesan cheese until fully melted and integrated into the sauce.
  7. Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, approximately 1 minute.
  8. Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat everything in the cream sauce. Serve immediately.