Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

This creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with pasta is loaded with flavor thanks to Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 1066 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 3 teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste, divided
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 2

Season chicken breasts with 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, making sure both sides are coated.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and cut into strips or chunks.

Step 4

Add cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, remaining garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until spinach wilts and sauce reaches desired consistency, about 3 minutes more. Add chicken back to the skillet and cook until heated through.

Step 5

Serve over pasta.