Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot pasta recipe featuring juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in uncooked pasta and Italian seasoning.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta absorbs liquid and sauce thickens. Add more broth if needed.
- Return seared chicken to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and pasta is tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let wilt for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much while standing, stir in a splash of warm broth or milk to loosen it before serving. Stir pasta gently and often during simmering to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with gluten-free variety. Heavy cream can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with adjusted cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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