May 19 2024
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Original Recipe: https://simplyhomecooked.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken-pasta/#recipe
What You'll Need:
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 pounds of chicken (I used thighs)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves 
- 3 cups heavy cream (I used 1.5 cups whole milk and 1.5 cups cream)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
What You'll Do:
1. In a large skillet or sauté pan, add the olive oil, season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, and cook over medium-high heat 1a. set a pot of water on the stove, to boil, for our pasta
2. set the chicken aside to cool, then dice them up into cubes.
3. back in the pan sauté the butter, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes (oil drained, diced) and spinach over medium heat
4. once the spinach has wilted, add the milk/cream and let it come to a simmer
4a. once your pasta water is boiling, add pasta and cook according to direction on package
5. remove from heat and add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. add your cooked hot penne pasta and cubes chicken back in. Give it a quick stir
7. serve and enjoy!
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