Chicken Tuscan Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, optional garnish
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan and stir until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot.