Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- ½ cup pasta water reserved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.16 ounces penne pasta, ½ cup pasta water
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onions to the pan, and cook until they become translucent.½ cup white onion
- Next, add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until they start to soften. Then, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted.1 ½ cup baby spinach, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss in the cooked pasta. Serve with fresh basil and toasted bread slices if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
616
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
116
mg
39
%
Sodium
431
mg
19
%
Potassium
562
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
62
g
21
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
1458
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
150
mg
15
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
