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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Easy to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and 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
  

Pasta

  • 10 ounces short pasta gluten-free if needed, whole wheat, or lentil pasta

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces

Oils and Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Dairy and Thickeners

  • 3 cups 2% milk any other milk, or use lite coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour or corn starch
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the short pasta according to package directions to al dente.
  • Chop the boneless skinless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces and place into a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, minced garlic, 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 sun-dried tomatoes and continue to cook until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the milk and 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, add the baby spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Add cooked pasta together with Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Enjoy.

Notes

To make this dish healthier, you can use almond milk, but be careful not to use sweetened almond milk. This recipe is meant to be healthier, so feel free to modify as needed.

Nutrition

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