Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

from cravinghomecooked.com
30 min
6 servings

Comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta made entirely in one pot! This easy, creamy pasta dish boasts big Italian flavors, tender chicken and is perfect for a quick delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 8 ounce penne (or macaroni)
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or braiser over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Cut the chicken in 1 inch pieces. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make Sauce: Add the butter to the pot and melt over medium heat. Add the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning to the pot and saute until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Cook: Add the heavy cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, penne and stir. Cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Finish: Add the chicken back to the pot and the spinach and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until the chicken has warmed through and spinach has wilted.

  5. 5

    Serve: Serve warm.