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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Pasta:

  • 12 ounces penne or fettuccine cooked al dente

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

  • Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken until it’s golden brown on the outside and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute until it’s fragrant (seriously, is there anything better than the smell of garlic cooking?). Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce is smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning, and let everything simmer for a few minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 3: Combine It All

  • Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it back into the skillet. Toss in the cooked pasta, making sure everything is well-coated in that creamy sauce. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve your creamy Tuscan chicken pasta hot, with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese on top. Pair it with a simple green salad or some garlic bread if you’re feeling fancy.