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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

creamy tuscan chicken pasta recipe made easy at home. Juicy chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious garlic cream sauce over pasta. Ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise into thin cutlets
  • 8 oz penne pasta (or any short pasta)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and sliced
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, remaining Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season to taste.
  5. Slice chicken. Add drained pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Fold in chicken slices. Serve in bowls topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.