5 from 12 votes
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta features bite-sized pieces of chicken breast cooked with paprika and garlic powder, combined with rigatoni pasta in a rich sauce of heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Sun-dried tomatoes and cooked spinach add texture and color, while fresh basil brightens the dish. The sauce is thickened by reducing cream and cheese, coating the pasta and chicken evenly for a hearty, creamy meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
795 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 Pounds chicken breast Cut Into Bite-Sized Pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon paprika
- 1 Teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
For the pasta:
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Cup sundried tomatoes drained
- 3 Clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 Cup chicken stock
- 2 Cups heavy cream
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 8 Ounces rigatoni pasta Cook According to Package Instructions To Al-dente
- 1/2 Cup spinach Drained Well, cooked
- basil fresh
Instructions
For the chicken:
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the olive oil, paprika, granulated garlic, kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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For the pasta:
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sundried tomatoes and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the pan, add the heavy cream, parmesan and italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the pasta and spinach. Stir well to combine, ensuring that the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is heated through, stirring in fresh basil at the end of cooking.
- Serve the Tuscan chicken pasta hot, garnish with additional fresh basil and parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
795kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
216mg
(72%)
Sodium
792mg
(33%)
Potassium
1433mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1838IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
272mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 795
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 795kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1433mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1838IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.