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Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta
5 from 6 votes

Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta

Juicy chicken breasts lay in a bed of penne noodles, creamy garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This pasta is so delicious, you’ll be licking your plate clean.

Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Condiments, Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • chicken breast diced, boneless, skinless
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • penne pasta 8 ounces
  • heavy whipping cream 1 pint
  • chicken broth 1/2 cup
  • garlic minced
  • Italian seasoning
  • Parmesan Cheese grated, fresh
  • all-purpose flour
  • water
  • sun-dried tomatoes drained then chopped
  • baby spinach 1 cup

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook chicken until no longer pink in the center; about 10 minutes or so. Transfer chicken to a large plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta until al dente; according to package directions. Drain, cover, and set aside.
  3. Carefully wipe the skillet clean. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese to skillet. Whisk mixture over medium heat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the flour and water together to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the cream mixture. Continue to cook and stir cream mixture until it thickens.
  5. Add the sun dried tomatoes, spinach and cooked chicken to the thickened sauce. Stir to combine. Next, pour in the cooked, drained pasta and carefully toss everything together until combined. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition Info: 1 serving = 556 calories / 32 fat / 38 carbs / 26 protein
  • Recipe yields 6 servings total.