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Easy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Creamy, Cheesy

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken pasta that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a cheesy sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

pasta

  • 300 g pasta shapes (rigatoni)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 525 g chicken breasts (chopped into bite-sized chunks)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 160 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (de-seeded and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 330 ml chicken stock
  • 1 onion onion (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 90 ml double heavy cream
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 90 g fresh baby spinach (packed cups)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender, then drain.
  • Heat oil in a pan, cook chicken until golden, then add onion and cook until soft.
  • Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper, and tomato puree; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock, season, bring to boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, cream, Parmesan, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, creamy, Pasta