Description
A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken pasta that envelops you in warmth and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside, reserving a cup of starchy pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach; continue cooking until the spinach wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and parmesan. Mix until everything is coated.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg