Looking for a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home? This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the perfect balance of savory garlic, juicy chicken, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
✅ One-Pan Meal – Less mess, easy cleanup!
✅ Ready in 35 Minutes – A quick and satisfying dinner
✅ Rich & Creamy – Made with real Parmesan, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes
✅ Family-Friendly – A comforting dish that everyone will love
Ingredients for Tuscan Chicken Pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice, cooked
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken 🍗
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Make the Creamy Sauce 🧄🧈
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
3. Combine Everything 🍝
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated.
- Let it all heat through for 2–3 minutes.
4. Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutritional & Cooking Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories per Serving: ~620 kcal
- Protein: High-protein, around 40g per serving
- Servings: 4
Pro Tips for the Best Tuscan Chicken Pasta
🔥 Use freshly grated Parmesan – It melts better and gives a richer taste.
🔥 Don’t overcook the chicken – Keep it juicy and tender.
🔥 Try different pasta types – Penne or rigatoni also work well.
🔥 Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh, zesty kick!
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a five-star meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for a special occasion.
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