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Creamy Tuscan Rotini Pasta

creamy tuscan rotini pasta recipe made easy at home. A rich and creamy rotini pasta with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a garlic Par
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt for pasta water
Sauce & Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • to taste salt and black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • extra Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), stirring occasionally. Remove chicken to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Add spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Return chicken to the skillet. Add drained rotini and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a splash at a time until desired consistency.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately.