30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and delectable dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are combined with fettuccine pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This meal is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for impressing family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; grate Parmesan cheese.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer for 3 minutes.
- Combine: Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan cheese until melted. If sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Slice chicken, mix with pasta in the sauce, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or use whole wheat pasta. Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition.