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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is made with seasoned chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, dried pasta and heavy cream. It's a restaurant quality dish that's ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dutch Oven, One Pot, Skillet Meals
Cuisine: Italian American
Servings: 8
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta (boiled al dente)
  • 1 pint mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cubed)
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 jar (7.5 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes, drained (packed in olive oil, sliced)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon flour or cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  • Boil rigatoni (or penne pasta) until al dente in a large pot. Keep pasta warm.
  • In a large skillet or dutch oven, saute' diced onions and mushrooms in a little olive oil over medium heat.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Add to skillet and continue to cook until chicken is tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Lower heat and add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and fresh spinach. Saute until spinach is wilted.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour with a little chicken broth until lump free. Add remaining chicken broth a stir. Pour into skillet. Stir the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits over medium heat.
  • Pour heavy cream into the skillet. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Drain pasta and add to the skillet with heavy cream. Stir until mixed well.

Notes

  • See notes in blog post for important tips, photos and instructions. 
  • Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze this dish for up to 3 months, but if using cream, it could separate once it thaws
  • Cut the fat by using low-fat milk or half and half instead of heavy cream.
  • Substitute any kind of pasta you wish. Use rotini, cavatappi, fettuccine, or penne.
  • Make this a keto or low carb recipe by leaving out the carbs altogether.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1mg