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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)

Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta noodles (cooked al dente)

Dairy & Fats

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick, 57 g)
  • 0.25 cup shallot (finely diced, 40 g)
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes (softened in hot water and chopped, 27.5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cream & Milk

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream (357 g)
  • 1.5 cups milk (245 g)

Vegetables

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (30 g)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for garnish, 100 g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, 149 g)

Garnish & Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt butter and sauté shallots and sun-dried tomatoes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook briefly.
  • Pour in heavy cream and milk, add oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Add cooked chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Toss with pasta and garnish with extra cheese and parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, pasta