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The flavors of Tuscany come together beautifully in this colorful pasta dish! It’s like a mosaic in your mouth! Tuscan Chicken Pasta has the bright intensity of sundried tomatoes, the fatty savory flavor of chicken, the leafy greens crunch of spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce enchanting all of it! Tuscan Chicken Pasta has a sunny lightness in its taste but it's hearty enough to keep you satisfied. It can be shining on your table in 30 minutes or less.
The flavors of Tuscany come together beautifully in this colorful pasta dish! It’s like a mosaic in your mouth! Tuscan Chicken Pasta has the bright intensity of sundried tomatoes, the fatty savory flavor of chicken, the leafy greens crunch of spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce enchanting all of it! Tuscan Chicken Pasta has a sunny lightness in its taste but it's hearty enough to keep you satisfied. It can be shining on your table in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 1 pound chicken breast skinless, boneless, and cubed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes oil drained
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- basil optional for garnish
Directions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the chicken cubes to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large pan with the oil and add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- In the same pan, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, cook the garlic and onion for a few minutes.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer for about 2 minutes then add the Parmesan.
- Once the cheese has melted, add the spinach. Simmer for a few moments, then add the seasonings.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately and garnish with basil and additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
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