Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich, comforting dish that tastes like it came straight from a cozy Italian kitchen.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in white wine and simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Return chicken to skillet.
- Toss in cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce (it will be thinner).
- Add mushrooms for extra depth.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich, comforting dish that tastes like it came straight from a cozy Italian kitchen. Tender, golden-seared chicken is simmered in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes,
Italian herbs, and a touch of white wine for depth. Fresh spinach wilts into the sauce, adding color and balance to the creamy base. Tossed with perfectly cooked pasta, every bite is silky, savory, and packed with flavor. This recipe is elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner. The combination of creamy sauce, juicy chicken, and vibrant ingredients creates a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the sauce and a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
