Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 10 ounces short pasta; 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3-4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Kosher salt and ground pepper; 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes; 3 cups 2% milk; 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour; 3 cups baby spinach; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8
Calories
368 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Deacon Rivera

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Easy to make Creamy chicken pasta made Tuscan style with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and loads of chicken.

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Ingredients

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10 ounces short pasta gluten-free if needed, whole wheat, or lentil pasta
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil or use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
3-4 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
3 cups 2% milk any other milk, or use lite coconut cream
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour or corn starch
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the 10 ounces short pasta according to package directions to al dente.
Chop 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place into a bowl. Stir in the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and Kosher salt and ground pepper.
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in the 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) and continue to cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the 3 cups 2% Milk and 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour until no visible lumps.
Pour the milk mixture over the cooked chicken in the pan, and mix well to combine. Allow the sauce to bubble for a few minutes to thicken up. It should take no more than 3-4 minutes.
Once the sauce is done, add 3 cups baby spinach (chopped) and stir until wilted.
Add cooked pasta together with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Notes

NOTE: *****To make this dish healthier, I used almond milk. But you can use any other milk, heavy cream, or whipping cream if you don't mind it. Also, be careful not to use sweetened almond milk!!!!****
Flour: you can use cornstarch in place of flour for a thicker consistency.
I have remade this dish a few times. Some find it bland, maybe because of the almond milk. You can use 2% of full-fat milk. Also, if you are looking for a more creamy texture, use heavy cream or add 1/4 cup of cream cheese while making the sauce. This is meant to be a healthier option. Feel free to modify it.
Pasta: use pasta of choice. Gluten-free, whole wheat, lentil pasta, or chickpea pasta.
Chicken: I used chicken breast, but you may use boneless thighs. Consider using shrimp instead of chicken if desired.
Spinach: I recommend using fresh spinach. Frozen spinach can be used, but thaw first and drain to remove excess water.
Use fresh garlic or replace it with one tablespoon of garlic powder.
Cook the pasta al dente since it will cook again with everything else to prevent having soft and soggy pasta.
Store leftover chicken pasta in a container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 444mg (19%) Potassium 914mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1498IU (30%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 230mg (23%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	368kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	59mg	20%
Sodium	444mg	19%
Potassium	914mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	1498IU	30%
Vitamin C	33mg	37%
Calcium	230mg	23%
Iron	2mg	11%