Comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta High-quality pasta such as fettuccine or penne
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced Can substitute with thighs or shrimp
- 2 cups spinach Fresh spinach is preferred for color and nutrition
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream Substitutable with half-and-half for a lighter version
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Be cautious, garlic can burn quickly
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers but does not smoke.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture come to a simmer.
- Stir in the pasta, heavy cream, spinach, and cherry tomatoes until well combined.
- Cook according to the pasta package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
The dish can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. Reheat after thawing with a splash of chicken broth to restore creaminess.