Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A rich, creamy pasta dish packed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. Perfect for a comforting meal.

By @simplecooq

Original recipe source

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta thin spaghetti, penne, fettuccine, or pici
• 0 tsp salt
• 2 pcs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup pasta water if needed
• 0 fresh basil for garnish
• 0 Parmesan cheese extra for garnish

Instructions

1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes.
5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir in spinach and let it wilt.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed for consistency.
7. Plate the pasta and add the cooked chicken on top. Sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese, serve immediately!