Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A rich and indulgent pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and seared chicken in a Parmesan cream sauce.

Prep time: 15 mins · Cook time: 25 mins · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 2 Chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cups Fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and pan-sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and add the sun-dried tomatoes, simmering for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Toss in the drained pasta and sliced chicken. Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
7. Serve immediately garnished with extra grated Parmesan.