Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This one-pan Tuscan Chicken Pasta features juicy chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce. This is an easy chicken pasta recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon EACH onion powder and garlic powder
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, if in oil rinse and pat them dry
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups dry penne
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. When the oil is shimmering add the cubed chicken and the spices. Toss to coat so the chicken is seasoned well. Brown for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown.
- Next, add the minced garlic, shallot, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Saute this mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, you may need to increase the heat to medium-high.
- Add the dry penne pasta to the skillet and stir well. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet as well. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Allow the pasta to simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- At the 8-minute mark remove the lid and stir the pasta. Check the pasta for tenderness. When it is al dente and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 58gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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