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a bowl of pasta with chicken and spinach.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is ready in under w hour. The main ingredients are chicken, ricotta cheese, and sun dried tomatoes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: american fusion
Keyword: creamy tuscan chicken pasta
Servings: 6
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 7 oz. sundried tomatoes in olive oil sliced, and reserve oil
  • ½ small yellow onion sliced thinly
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 oz. fresh spinach
  • 8 oz. heavy cream ~2 cups
  • 8 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese ~1 cup
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with Italian seasoning.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add another 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato oil. When the oil is hot and fragrant add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the sundried tomatoes and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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  • Transfer the chicken to the pan and add the salt, pepper, and spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together while the spinach wilts in the pan.
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  • When the spinach has wilted chiefly down, add the heavy cream and ricotta to the pan. Cook until the ricotta has melted into the sauce.
  • Transfer the pasta to the skillet and toss until coated.
  • Serve with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
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Video

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Notes

  • If you want to sub-cooked chicken from the chicken breast skip steps 2 and 3. Instead, add the chicken with the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in Step 5.
  • Any short pasta will work in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g