Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that combines succulent chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce, creating a comforting embrace on a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or pasta of choice
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until tomatoes soften and spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Feel free to swap spinach for kale or other leafy greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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