Speedy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A quick and comforting Tuscan-inspired pasta dish featuring tender chicken, a rich and creamy tomato sauce, and fresh spinach, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 oz) can
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta cooked according to package directions
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine thoroughly with the sauce and chicken.
- Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. You can also use other pasta shapes like rotini or rigatoni.