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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Easy to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and loads of chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • frying pan
  • Bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces short pasta gluten-free if needed, whole wheat, or lentil pasta
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups 2% Milk any other milk, or use lite coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour or corn starch
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the 10 ounces short pasta according to package directions to al dente.
  • Chop 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place into a bowl. Stir in the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 garlic cloves (minced), 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and Kosher salt and ground pepper.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in the 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) and continue to cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the 3 cups 2% Milk and 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour until no visible lumps.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the cooked chicken in the pan, and mix well to combine. Allow the sauce to bubble for a few minutes to thicken up. It should take no more than 3-4 minutes.
  • Once the sauce is done, set it on a simmer, add 3 cups baby spinach, and stir until wilted.
  • Turn off the heat, add cooked pasta together with ½ cup Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Notes

To make this dish healthier, I used almond milk. Feel free to modify it. Consider using shrimp instead of chicken if desired. Be careful not to use sweetened almond milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 27gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 914mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1498IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken pasta, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, gluten free pasta, healthy pasta, Italian pasta
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