Description
Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Enjoy each flavorful bite as you savor the rich combination of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This comforting bowl of pasta is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and slicing sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse the spinach and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear each side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet once cooked through.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute. Stir in soy sauce and heavy cream; let simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until well combined.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture until evenly coated.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg