If you’re looking for a comforting and delicious meal that’s easy to whip up, this Creamy Italian Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice.

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With tender chicken, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety sauce, this dish brings the flavors of Italy right to your table in just 30 minutes.

Whether you’re cooking for family or just yourself, this recipe promises a satisfying and flavorful dining experience.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

• While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 4: Combine Ingredients

• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and dried oregano.
• Cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

Step 5: Add Pasta

• Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

Step 6: Serve

• Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
• Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken pasta warm.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes, you can use any type of pasta you prefer or have on hand. Just adjust the cooking time according to the type of pasta you choose.

Can I substitute heavy cream?

If you want a lighter option, you can use half-and-half or whole milk, but the sauce may not be as creamy. For a dairy-free version, try using coconut milk or a plant-based cream substitute.

Comforting Creamy Italian Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta features tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, flavorful sauce, all tossed with penne pasta for a satisfying and easy meal.

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Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ ¼ tsp black pepper
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 1 cup chicken broth
• ▢ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 tsp dried basil
• ▢ ½ tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 8 oz penne pasta
• ▢ Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

   Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken:

   While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.

   Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:

   In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.

   Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

   Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
4. Combine Ingredients:

   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and dried oregano.

   Cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
5. Add Pasta:

   Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
6. Serve:

   Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

   Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken pasta warm.

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