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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A rich and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 0.5 pack Linguini pasta (225g)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

Chicken

  • 0.5 lb chicken tenders (about 3-4 tenders or 225g)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tbsp sundried tomato from a jar (including oil juices, crushed or chopped)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups milk (360g)
  • 0.5 cup cream (120g)
  • 0.75 cup grated parmesan (more for garnish)
  • 0.5 cup reserved pasta water

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 handful spinach leaves, chopped
  • 3-4 leaves basil, chopped (more for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta until al dente, reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Season the chicken thoroughly, then cook in oil until seared and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Rest and slice into strips.
  • In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, add sun-dried and cherry tomatoes, cook 5 minutes. Stir in seasonings, then add milk and cream, boil until cohesive. Mix in Parmesan and reserved pasta water, cook until slightly thickened.
  • Turn off heat, stir in spinach and basil, then add cooked pasta and chicken. Toss to combine, serve garnished with basil, Parmesan, and fresh tomatoes.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer a bit longer to thicken or add more Parmesan for richness.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta