Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach Pasta
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that brings together succulent chicken and vibrant fresh spinach in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal combines flavors and textures that are sure to impress. The creamy sauce, coupled with the bright colors of the ingredients, makes it not only delicious but also visually stunning. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow substitutions, letting you swap chicken for turkey for a different twist. Enjoy this delightful pasta dish tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in chopped spinach; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg