One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a savory delight that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. This dish features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts paired with al dente penne pasta and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce bursting with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Not only is it a feast for the senses, but it also offers effortless cleanup since everything cooks in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this comforting meal is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in penne pasta; cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, stirring gently until spinach wilts.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg