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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Everyone loves our easy one-pot recipe for dreamy, incredibly creamy, and delicious Tuscan Chicken Pasta with spinach and red peppers. This rich and comforting meal is ready in under 30 minutes, so it's perfect for a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 751 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound dried pasta any small shape: penne, pipette, shells
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 10 ounces roasted red pepper drained and chopped
- 8 ounces sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Set a 6 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the butter, garlic, and chicken pieces. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Sauté the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes, stirring each minute.
- Add in the dried pasta and chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir well, then cover again and cook for 7-8 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
- Mix in the chopped roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and basil leaves. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat the chicken and spinach pasta in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.25cups
Calories
751kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
1673mg
(70%)
Potassium
2158mg
(62%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1995IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
267mg
(27%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1673mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 2158mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1995IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 267mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.