Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is rich, savory, and full of bold flavors. Seasoned chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection, then combined with a creamy sauce made from garlic, sautéed onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Heavy cream and chicken stock give the sauce its velvety consistency, while Parmesan and mozzarella bring the creamy, cheesy finish. Tossed with tender pasta and topped with fresh basil, this dish is a hearty and comforting go-to for any pasta night.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 1,042 kcal per serving

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and dried basil.
In a large 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 and sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until spinach is wilted.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken stock. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Season sauce with salt, pepper, and the same seasoning blend used on the chicken.
Add cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, cooked chicken, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Stir until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
Top with more cheese and fresh basil before serving.