Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a rich, herb-infused sauce. This easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy this warm hug in a bowl that guarantees satisfaction in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping garlic and halving cherry tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season and cook chicken breasts until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir until smooth.
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes; cook for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix in Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Serve over your favorite pasta shape, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg