Tuscan Grilled Chicken Pasta
This Tuscan chicken pasta is fast and easy, smothered in an amazingly creamy sauce.
Servings 6
Calories 708kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried Penne pasta 2 1/2 cups
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 tenders
- 4 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes see notes
- Italian Parsley or Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to the pkg directions, drain and set aside.
- Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Grill for 5-6 minutes on each side for breasts and 3-5 minutes each side for tenders. Let rest 10 minutes then slice.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of 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 Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese and whisk until melted.
- Add in cooked pasta, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach. Mix until combined.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste and garnish with Italian Parsley or basil.
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Notes
If you don't have half and half you can use 1 cup milk and 1 cup heavy cream.
You can also make my Roasted cherry Tomatoes and use in place of sun dried tomatoes.
If you don't have an outdoor grill this smokeless indoor grill is great.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 514mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g
