These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed meal that combines tender, seasoned chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a garlic butter sauce. A splash of cream and chicken stock creates a rich base that clings beautifully to al dente pasta. Topped off with Parmesan and fresh basil, this dish is indulgent yet balanced—perfect for an elevated weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering.
17 Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
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In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and spinach. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
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Add heavy cream and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Season sauce with the same seasoning blend used for the chicken.
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Add pasta, cooked chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to coat evenly.
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Top with more cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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- Chicken Seasoning Layering 🌶️Create a multi-dimensional flavor profile by combining dry spices (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika) directly into the chicken's seasoning blend for maximum taste penetration.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water before draining to help emulsify and thicken the sauce, ensuring a silky, restaurant-quality texture.
- Sun-Dried Tomato Technique 🍅Quickly rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes in hot chicken stock for 5 minutes before adding to the dish to intensify their flavor and soften their texture.
- Cream Sauce Stabilization 🥄Temper the heavy cream by adding a small amount of hot pasta liquid gradually to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Fresh Herb Maximization 🌿Chiffonade the fresh basil by stacking, rolling, and thinly slicing to release maximum essential oils and create a more elegant herb distribution.
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