Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy one-pan dish made with crispy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, shell pasta, and soaked in a creamy white sauce.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Keyword:
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 843 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 2 pounds chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning herbs
- 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 pound shells pasta
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley
Instructions
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Season cubed chicken with 1/2 a teaspoon of kosher salt and some ground black pepper.
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Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, brown the chicken in two batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook the chicken until golden brown.
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Once the chicken has been browned, add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and minced garlic, Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for about one minute.
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Add chicken broth, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and uncooked pasta to the pan and stir.
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Once the mixture starts to bubble, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer.
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Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
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Stir in 2 cups of shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley, remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 843
Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Fat 51g78%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Cholesterol 222mg74%
Sodium 702mg31%
Potassium 1500mg43%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 53g106%
Vitamin A 1567IU31%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 394mg39%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.