Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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 poundschicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonpepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbutter (unsalted)
- 3 clovesgarlic (minced)
- 1 cupsun-dried tomatoes (drained, roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoonsitalian seasoning
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 2 cupsmilk
- 1 cupparmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 8 ouncepenne (or macaroni, uncooked)
- 3 cupsbaby spinach
Directions
- 1
Cook Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. 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
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
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
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
Serve: Serve warm.