Description
One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach.
- Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: one pot pasta, Tuscan chicken, creamy pasta recipe, Italian cuisine