ONE POT CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA (EASY 30-MINUTE ITALIAN DINNER)
This One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. Made with juicy chicken, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce—all in one pot for easy cleanup.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
Ingredients
Chicken & Pasta:
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine) uncooked
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Vegetables & Seasoning:
- 2 cups spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
Add Garlic:
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook Pasta:
- Add chicken broth and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.
Make It Creamy:
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add Veggies:
- Mix in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until spinach is wilted and everything is well combined.
Serve:
- Serve hot topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Add more broth if pasta needs extra cooking liquid.
- Swap chicken for shrimp or mushrooms for variation.
- Best served immediately while creamy and hot.