One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is pure comfort. Juicy seasoned chicken, penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and Parmesan cheese all come together in one pot with a luscious creamy garlic sauce. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor — this is the kind of dinner your family will request on repeat.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
2. Cook chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add penne pasta. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and has absorbed most of the liquid.
6. Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese. Add the chicken back in.
7. Cook 2 more minutes until spinach is wilted and sauce is creamy. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information

Per serving:

Recipe Tips

Make sure to stir the pasta regularly so it does not stick to the bottom. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more broth. Leftover tip: add a little cream or milk when reheating to revive the sauce.