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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta is delicious!

Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is packed with juicy seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce—comfort food with a gourmet twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Add spinach, cooked pasta, and reserved water. Toss until combined.
  6. Return chicken to pan and simmer 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.
  • Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • Great with crusty bread on the side.

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