Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts down.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and add them back to the skillet.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for another 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the spinach with kale or other leafy greens.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg