Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Salt/Pepper; 1 tablespoon salted butter; 3 cloves garlic; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 ¼ cups half and half; 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes; ½ lb. pasta; ½ cup Parmesan Cheese; ¼ cup Romano cheese; 2 cups spinach

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
377 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Quade Oliver

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This Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe is an easy one pot recipe that you can make using any kind of pasta! You'll love the creamy sauce, seasoned chicken, sundried tomatoes, and spinach.

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Ingredients

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2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast equal to 1 lb.
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup dry white wine see notes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
2 cups chicken broth
1 ¼ cups half and half (half cream/half milk)
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes drained and chopped
½ lb. pasta any kind. I used pappardelle
½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
¼ cup Romano cheese grated
2 cups spinach

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Instructions

Slice the chicken into 3 thinner slices and pat completely dry. Season each side with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on each side for 4-5 minutes, until a golden brown crust has developed. Set aside once cooked through. Remove any leftover oil but keep the brown remnants in the pot. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Add any juice from the chicken plate to the pot.
Melt butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, wine, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the pan to incorporate more flavor into the sauce. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 3-4 minutes.
Add the chicken broth. Slowly stir in the half and half. Add the sundried tomatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta and submerge it into the liquid. Let it come to a boil again and cook according to package instructions. Stir a few times throughout cooking to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom. Taste test a noodle for doneness before proceeding.
Reduce heat to low. Slowly sprinkle in the cheese and stir to incorporate until smooth.
Add the chicken and spinach and stir to combine. Heat 1-2 minutes, until chicken is heated and spinach is wilted. Serve!

Notes

Pro Tips:
Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.
Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are good wine choices for this recipe. Chicken broth may be used if you don’t cook with wine.
Grate the cheese from a block if possible as it will melt much better than packaged grated cheese.
All Parmesan cheese may be used if needed.
Make sure the base isn't too hot when you add the cheese, otherwise the dairy can separate and create a grainy consistency.
Any kind of pasta can be used in this recipe. I used pappardelle. Other options include penne, fettuccine, linguine, or even shell pasta.
You can boil the pasta separately instead of in the sauce: You will need to use 3/4 cup chicken broth instead of 2 cups.
This recipe is in The Cozy Cookbook on page 164!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 583mg (24%) Potassium 624mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1409IU (28%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 258mg (26%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	377kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	77mg	26%
Sodium	583mg	24%
Potassium	624mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1409IU	28%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	258mg	26%
Iron	3mg	17%