Description
Comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta made entirely in one pot! This easy, creamy pasta dish boasts big Italian flavors, tender chicken and is perfect for a quick delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, roughly chopped)
1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
8 ounce penne (or macaroni, uncooked)
3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or braiser over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Cut the chicken in 1 inch pieces. Set aside.
Make Sauce: Add the butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning to the pot and saute until aromatic.
Cook: Add the heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, penne and stir. Cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
Finish: Add the chicken back to the pot and the spinach and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the chicken has warmed through and spinach has wilted.
Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
Substitution: For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or vegan butter in place of regular butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner,Lunch
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 695
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 50