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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for any occasion, this dish transports you to an Italian villa with every bite. Quick to prepare and sure to impress, it’s a delightful way to gather loved ones around the table.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; rinse spinach.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream; simmer gently while stirring continuously. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  6. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
  7. Combine cooked pasta with sauce and sliced chicken; mix well.
  • Author: James
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg