Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with Tuscan-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Add Italian seasoning and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Reserve a little pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Fresh basil can be added for extra freshness.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American