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tuscan chicken pasta
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A simple, yet delicious and flavorful skillet chicken meal. This one pan pasta dish is a perfect 30 minute weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1161kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 8 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz penne pasta

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  • Add the olive oil and chicken to a cast iron skillet, then season with the salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make your pasta noodles. Fill a large pot halfway with water, bring to a boil, add the noodles, and cook over high heat for 8 minutes. Then drain the water.
  • Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, set aside.
  • Saute the butter, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach over medium heat until the spinach has started to wilt.
  • Add the cream and milk, and cook until it comes to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the chicken and pasta, stir, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1161kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 2202mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4394IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 4mg