How to Make Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a fan of Italian cuisine, then you are in for a treat with this delicious recipe for Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken. This dish is the epitome of comfort food, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic sauce, with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach adding a burst of flavor and color. It's a dish that is perfect for a cozy night in, a family dinner, or even a special occasion.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

    1066 cal.

    • Total Fat: 65g
    • Saturated Fat: 34g
    • Cholesterol: 247mg
    • Sodium: 998mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 48g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 377mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1054mg