Creamy Tuscan Chicken Penne Pasta🍝🔥

This dish combines tender seasoned chicken with a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. It's cozy, restaurant-worthy, and packed with flavor — everything you want in a hearty pasta dinner!

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For the Chicken

1 chicken breast, seasoned with:

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Pasta & Sauce

2 cups cooked penne pasta

1 tbsp butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup sundried tomatoes (in oil), sliced

1 cup spinach

1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)

¼ cup pasta water

½ cup grated Parmesan

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Salt & pepper to taste

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1. Cook the Chicken

Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Let rest, then slice.

2. Make the Creamy Sauce

In the same skillet, melt butter.

Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.

Stir in sundried tomatoes.

Pour in heavy cream and pasta water, stirring well.

Add Parmesan and let it melt into a creamy sauce.

Add spinach and let it wilt.

Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

3. Combine

Add cooked penne into the skillet.

Toss until fully coated in the sauce.

Top with sliced chicken.

4. Serve

Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan if desired.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30 min

Calories: ~680 kcal

Servings: 1–2