Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Flavor Made Easy
Experience the rich and creamy flavors of Tuscan cuisine with this easy-to-make pasta dish featuring tender chicken and vibrant vegetables.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Feel free to substitute with your favorite pasta shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Tuscan Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe