Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta. Juicy chicken breasts are served in a luscious sauce made with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, all paired with perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. A simple, elegant dish that brings the taste of Tuscany to your dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips and add it back to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken sauce over the cooked fettuccine pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a little longer before adding the chicken back.
- You can substitute the spinach with kale or arugula for a slightly different flavor.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tuscan chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, fettuccine, garlic spinach pasta, creamy Italian pasta, chicken with cream sauce, easy pasta dinner