Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Discover the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, a delightful blend of tender chicken, penne pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce, infused with Italian herbs and Parmesan. Perfect for a cosy dinner, this recipe offers a heart-warming and flavourful experience.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Penne Pasta
- 2 Chicken Breasts (boneless)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 200 ml Double Cream
- 100 g Spinach (baby )
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese (grated )
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- Basil leaves (for garnish, fresh )
Instructions
- 1
Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the centre. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.
- 5
Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 6
Pour in the double cream, and then add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts into a creamy consistency.
- 7
Slice the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips and return them to the skillet.
- 8
Add the cooked penne pasta and baby spinach leaves to the skillet. Stir everything together, ensuring the pasta and spinach are well coated with the creamy sauce.
- 9
Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes until the spinach wilts and the pasta is heated through.
- 10
Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste, if needed.
- 11
Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavour.
- 12
Serve your delicious Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta hot, and enjoy!