Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 Chicken breast (halved)
• 0.5 tbsp Paprika (For seasoning the chicken)
• 0.5 tbsp Garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 0.5 tbsp Onion powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp Salt (For seasoning the chicken)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (For seasoning the chicken)
• Olive oil (For cooking the chicken)
• 3 cup Cooked pasta
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (For the pasta sauce)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Onion (small, diced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1.5 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 0.333 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Paprika (For the sauce)
• Salt (To taste, for the sauce)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the sauce)
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Pasta water
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the halved chicken breast with ½ tablespoon paprika, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden brown and its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened.

6. 6

   Stir in the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute.

7. 7

   Add the Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.

8. 8

   Pour in the heavy cream and pasta water. Mix well and simmer for about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the spinach and grated Parmesan. Stir until the spinach wilts and the Parmesan melts into a creamy sauce.

10. 10

    Slice the chicken and return it to the pan. Let it simmer briefly.

11. 11

    Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is coated in sauce.

12. 12

    Top with extra Parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

The post does not specify a pasta shape, the amount of olive oil used to cook the chicken, or the quantity of extra Parmesan for topping. The chicken breast quantity is kept as stated; weight is estimated for one breast.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• chicken
• creamy
• Italian-inspired
• stovetop
• comfort food