Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, a creamy and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a decadent sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, then add broth and cream. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Add chicken, spinach, and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra spiciness, add cayenne pepper along with the red pepper flakes.
- Substitute shrimp for a delicious variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
