Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 887 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
2 - chicken breasts
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - paprika
½ teaspoon - dried basil
1 tablespoon - olive oil
3 tablespoon - butter
3 cloves - garlic
½ cup - sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup - fresh basil
½ cup - spinach
1 cup - heavy cream
½ cup - chicken stock
¾ cup - Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter. Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and spinach. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
Add heavy cream and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Season sauce with the same seasoning blend used for the chicken.
Add pasta, cooked chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to coat evenly.
Top with more cheese and fresh basil before serving.