This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! This recipe is delicious year round and great for the whole family.
Recipe Inspiration
You will love this Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe! I posted a Tuscan Chicken recipe a few weeks ago and you guys loved it. So I decided to put a spin on it with pasta, and it's SO good!
This pasta is packed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and has a delicious creamy sauce. It's amazing for a quick weeknight meal, a hit with entertaining, or even a delicious option for meal prep.
I love that this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes. It's a breeze and is great as a main dish or a side dish!
If you're looking for more pasta recipes, check out our Vodka Pasta Sauce, Blackened Cajun Salmon Pasta, Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauce, Saffron Pasta, Tuscan Chicken Thighs and Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo.
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
Delicious - This pasta recipe is so delicious. Each bite is packed with flavor that your family will truly love! It's really a perfect dish for the whole family. Great for entertaining too!
Approachable - This pasta dish is approachable and is easy to make. You only need a few kitchen tools to make this great recipe. The best part of this pasta recipe is easy enough to make for a weeknight, but also fancy-feeling enough to make for a date night!
Kid Friendly - This is a great recipe for adults and children!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this easy meal:
- Chicken Breasts - We recommend boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can also make this recipe with chicken thighs.
- Olive Oil - Regular olive oil
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Pasta - You can use kind of pasta shape for this recipe! Penne pasta, spaghetti, or fusilli are all great choices.
- White Onion - Diced
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Garlic - Minced
- Kale - You can also use fresh spinach
- Chicken Broth - You can also use chicken stock
- Heavy Cream - You can also use half and half
- Parmesan cheese
How to Make Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Let's make this creamy pasta recipe together!
Step 1
Pat chicken dry. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Season chicken on both sides.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Step 3
Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Reserve one cup pasta water.
Step 4
Add white onion to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and kale. Sauté for 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add chicken broth.
Step 5
Slice chicken in strips. Add sliced chicken, pasta water, and heavy cream to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add pasta and parmesan cheese and stir well. Top with additional parmesan cheese and serve.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Here are some expert tips to make this delicious easy dinner recipe perfect.
Reserve Pasta Water - Don't skip reserving pasta water! This step is crucial and helps bring the sauce together and allows it to bind to the pasta.
Complete the Meal - Complete the meal with a salad, garlic bread and a glass of white wine!
Utilize Leftovers - Use leftovers for meal prep. This creamy tuscan chicken pasta recipe makes a great meal option!
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this delicious Tuscan chicken pasta recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Pasta Bowls - Serve this creamy pasta recipe in these high quality pasta bowls.
Skillet - I love this large skillet and use it almost every single day!
Fusilli Noodles - These are the noodles shown in the recipe - they are SO good! They might be hard to find in store, so I recommend buying online.
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this simple recipe.
Additions - You can add artichoke hearts and fresh baby spinach for more veggies. Add red pepper flakes for a kick, or add cream cheese to make this creamy sauce even creamier!
Chicken - You can use chicken thighs or use shredded rotisserie chicken to make your life easier!
Toppings - You can garnish this pasta with fresh basil or fresh parsley for a fresh flavor in every bite.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can keep creamy chicken pasta in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Creamy Tuscan chicken is a creamy pasta sauce that's garlicky and creamy with a light tomato flavor from sun-dried tomatoes. It's a restaurant quality dish that's delicious!
I recommend pairing this dish with a dry Italian white wine or a light Italian red wine.
Recipe Storage and Reheating
Here are storage and reheating instructions for this recipe.
Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 3-4 days.
Freezer Storage: Freeze in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.
Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm.
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb pasta
- ½ white onion diced
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Season chicken on both sides.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Cook pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Reserve one cup pasta water.
- Add white onion to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and kale. Sauté for 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add chicken broth.
- Slice chicken in strips. Add sliced chicken, pasta water, and heavy cream to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and parmesan cheese and stir well. Top with additional parmesan cheese and serve.
Katie says
It’s hard to find good recipes for pasta with chicken, I make this one all the time and it’s really great!
Christina Musgrave says
Thanks so much, Katie!