Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
About this recipe
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal loaded with juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic cream sauce that pairs beautifully with penne pasta.
This recipe is not only easy to follow but also guarantees a flavor explosion, making it a favorite in many households.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast, but you can use chicken tenders as shown in the video.
- Make sure to drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes before adding them to the sauce.
Tips from Simply Home Cooked's video
- Use a splatter screen while frying the chicken to avoid a messy kitchen.
- Remove the pan from heat before adding the Parmesan cheese to prevent it from curdling.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Simply Home Cooked: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Lay the chicken tenders on a flat surface and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Cook the chicken tenders for about 3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- 3
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it cool. Once cooled, cut the chicken into small cubes and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add unsalted butter and let it melt. Then add minced garlic, drained sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for about a minute.
- 5
Add baby spinach to the skillet and mix until wilted.
- 6
Pour in heavy cream, then add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce comes to a simmer.
- 7
Remove from heat and mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- 8
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and add to the sauce along with the diced chicken. Mix well to coat everything in the sauce.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Simply Home Cooked's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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