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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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A rich and velvety creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained slightly)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, optional, a pinch

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup (120ml) pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Add chicken to pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not let it brown). Stir in ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release their flavor.
  4. Pour in 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream and ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
  5. Stir in ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add 3 cups chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together gently so the sauce coats all ingredients evenly. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Keep heat moderate to prevent cream from separating. Stir Parmesan continuously to avoid clumping. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Thinly sliced chicken cooks faster and absorbs sauce better. Spinach wilts quickly, so add last to avoid mushiness. For silkier sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or mascarpone at the end.

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