Creamy Chicken Tuscan Pasta
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender chicken breast served over penne pasta in a rich, velvety Tuscan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and herbs. Restaurant-quality comfort food that feels indulgent but comes together easily.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 medium chicken breasts ((approx. 1 pound), pounded to an even thickness)
- 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- 1/4 tsp EACH salt, pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 16 oz. penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, (chopped, about ½ cup (may sub 1 tsp onion powder))
- 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, ( rinsed and chopped (1 heaping cup))
- 4-6 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half (or milk whisked with 1 TBS cornstarch, or evaporated milk mixed with 2 tsps cornstarch)
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups (100g) FRESHLY grated Parmesan cheese, (packed (use micro grater))
- 4 cups baby spinach ((optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 879mg
- Total sugar
- 27g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1286mg
- Calcium
- 668mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 879MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.