This Tuscan chicken pasta is fast and easy, smothered in an amazingly creamy sauce.
This Tuscan chicken pasta is so flavorful, tender chicken in a creamy sauce with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and spinach. You'll want to make it again and again!
We love pasta in our house and we make it a lot. Such an easy way to mix meat and veggies into one pot. This is an easy recipe you can make any night of the week.
I have a fantastic garlic roasted tomato recipe that I use for this recipe. But you could also use a jar of sun-dried tomatoes.
This Tuscan chicken pasta recipe is a meal worthy of entertaining, or a quick weeknight meal that comes together in 30 minutes.
Looking for more pasta recipes?
- Garlic Alfredo Cheese Tortellini
- Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti
- Baked Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
- Bacon Jalapeno Mac N Cheese
- Tortellini Carbonara
Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pasta
This Tuscan chicken pasta is fast and easy, smothered in an amazingly creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 6 tenders)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup roasted tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 10 0z Penne pasta
- Italian Parsley or Basil
Instructions
- Heat a grill on medium high heat. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-6 each side for breasts and 4-5 minutes each side for tenders. let rest 10 minutes then slice.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoon olive oil. Add spinach and cook 3-4 minutes until wilted. remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet add butter and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute. Add in half and half and bring just to a simmer but don't boil. Reduce heat to low, and add in parmesan cheese and whisk until melted.
- Add in cooked pasta, chicken, roasted tomatoes and spinach. Mix until combined.
- Garnish with Italian Parsley or basil
Notes
If you don't have half and half you can use 1 cup milk and 1 cup heavy cream.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 708Total Fat 30gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 87mgSodium 514mgCarbohydrates 73gFiber 5gSugar 6gProtein 36g
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Yay Lisa! So happy you loved it 🙂
This is delicious, and the leftovers are even better! I didn't have time to roast tomatoes so I just used a can of sundried tomatoes, but next time I make it I'll definitely roast them as directed in the recipe. Thanks for a great meal idea!
I just reheat in the microwave. 🙂 You could make it all separate then put it together right before you give it to your friend, so it's fresh and creamy.
great recipe! How would you reheat this? I'm looking to make if for my friend who just had twins!
Thank you : )
Half and half is in the dairy section of the grocery store. Its and equal mixture of cream and milk.
Hi what are the 2 cups half and half? Thanks