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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe Easy Homemade Garlic Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a silky creamy sauce with spinach and Parmesan, served over pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 10 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and let rest, then slice into strips.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted and bright green.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Return cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure browning. Stir garlic constantly and keep heat medium to avoid burning. Bring cream to a gentle simmer to prevent curdling. Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

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