Give Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta a try when you need an easy weeknight meal that will make the family smile! This flavorful recipe is just as yummy as it is simple to make. Your taste buds will love the creamy flavors of sautéed garlic, spinach, and tomatoes. A burst of flavor can be added with some freshly grated parmesan cheese or basil to give it a delicious final touch.
Total Time
30min
4.9
7 Ratings
Author: SideChef Everyday
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
lb
Rigatoni
•
6
cups
Water
•
2
Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
•
2
lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
, cubed
•
as needed
Salt
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
•
1
Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
•
2
tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
3
cups
Fresh Baby Spinach
•
2
cups
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
, drained, halved
•
1
pinch
Ground Nutmeg
•
3
cups
Heavy Cream
•
1/2
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
•
1
Tbsp
Chopped
Fresh Parsley
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Bring a large pot of Water (6 cups), add salt and bring to a boil. Add the Rigatoni (1 lb) and cook until al dente according to the package instructions about 10-12 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, season Chicken (2 lb) with Salt (as needed) and Ground Black Pepper (as needed).
3.
Heat the Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp) in a large pan. Once melted, cook the chicken over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes.
4.
Reduce the heat to medium heat. Then add Garlic (2 cloves), Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (2 cups), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (2 tsp). Add the Heavy Cream (3 cups) and let it come to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5.
Drain the pasta and add the cooked pasta to the pan along with the Fresh Baby Spinach (3 cups) and let the spinach wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
6.
Remove from heat and add Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and more salt and pepper if needed.
7.
Serve with Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp) if desired.
Author's Notes
Yields 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1570
FAT
102.4 g
PROTEIN
80.9 g
CARBS
85.8 g
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