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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)

Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta

  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta noodles (cooked al dente)

Dairy & Fats

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick, 57 g)
  • 0.25 cup shallot (finely diced, 40 g)
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes (softened in hot water and chopped, 27.5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cream & Milk

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream (357 g)
  • 1.5 cups milk (245 g)

Vegetables

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (30 g)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated, plus more for garnish, 100 g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, 149 g)

Garnish & Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Sear chicken breasts in 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil until cooked through, then set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté shallots and sun-dried tomatoes in butter until fragrant.
  • Add garlic, tomato paste, and spices; cook briefly. Pour in heavy cream and milk, simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, spinach, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, creamy, Pasta