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Delicious creamy Tuscan chicken pasta in a bowl, topped with basil and Parmesan, showcasing the rich sauce and pasta texture.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the only pasta recipe you will ever need, combining juicy seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce—all in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Portionen
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 695
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 3 cups Fresh baby spinach
  • 1.5 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine or penne pasta
  • Water for boiling
  • 1 tbsp Salt for pasta water
For Garnish
  • A small handful Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra Parmesan cheese to taste
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt and cook the fettuccine or penne until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Pat chicken dry, season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and let rest. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Add spinach to the sauce, stir until wilted, then return sliced chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until coated in sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water incrementally.
  7. Serve immediately topped with fresh basil, extra Parmesan, and cracked black pepper.