Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful Tuscan spices, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg