Description
Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that whisks you away to Italy with every forkful. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic sauce, all tossed with your choice of pasta for a meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the ideal choice for impressing family and friends during busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir in Italian seasoning and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- 6. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg