Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta of choice
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup (50 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine until everything is coated.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in Italian herbs before cooking.
- Substitute heavy cream with a lighter cream for a lower calorie version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Moderate Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: creamy tuscan chicken pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal