tuscan chicken pasta
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe combines golden brown chicken breast pieces, fresh baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fettuccine pasta in a rich creamy garlic Parmesan Cheese sauce with Italian seasonings. Comfort food does not get much easier or more delicious than this.
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This Tuscan chicken is restaurant-quality and divine. The creamy, flavorful sauce pairs well with the tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Fettuccine pasta soaks up all the goodness of the creamy sauce. Bits of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and juicy chicken are in each bite. Pair this with a nice green salad and garlic bread for a fancy, but easy, dinner.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-size pieces
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta noodles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
How To Make tuscan chicken pasta
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Step 1Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through; approximately 3 minutes on each side. Plate the cooked chicken. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil.
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Step 2Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet over low heat. Add the garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, marjoram, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
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Step 3Raise the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream. Simmer and reduce for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Step 4While it is simmering, cook the pasta al dente (according to box directions) and drain well.
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Step 5Reduce the heat as low as it goes. Slowly add the Parmesan cheese stirring to melt. Add the spinach and continue cooking until wilted. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cooked chicken, and cooked pasta stirring to warm. For best results serve promptly.
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Category:
Pasta
Culture:
Italian
Collection:
Perfect Pastas
Ingredient:
Chicken
Method:
Stove Top
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