Description
This Tuscan chicken pasta recipe is a delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken, pasta, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the penne pasta and enough water to cover. Stir and cook according to package instructions.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg