Description
A quick and delicious creamy Tuscan chicken pasta dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made with leftover chicken for even quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg