Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A vibrant Tuscan Chicken Pasta bursting with flavors of garlic, cherry tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, until golden, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked chicken and let it rest before slicing it into strips.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Stir in the spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add grated Parmesan, stirring until combined.
- Combine the cooked penne pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half and half for the heavy cream, or use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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