Creamy One Pan Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Printable)
Flavorful chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy sauce in one pan.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
02 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Pasta & Vegetables
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped, oil-packed preferred
08 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
09 - 8 oz penne or rigatoni, uncooked
10 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Sauce
11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# How To Make:
01 - Season the chicken strips with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and mostly cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
03 - In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add uncooked pasta and chicken broth to the pan. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
05 - Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Lower the heat. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every bite of pasta perfectly.
- It feels fancy enough for guests but is easy enough for a Monday.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken.
- Scrape the bottom of the pan when adding broth for maximum flavor.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest on the plate so it stays juicy.
- Use tongs to toss the pasta gently in the sauce.