Description
Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta is a delicious one-pan pasta dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (drained if packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Garnish:
- Additional Parmesan and fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken with seasonings until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add garlic, cream, broth, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and basil. Enjoy hot!
Notes
- For extra flavor, use marinated sun-dried tomatoes.
- You can substitute the cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
