Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful goodness of Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Florentine Pasta. This Italian-inspired dish combines tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a luscious cream sauce, served over fettuccine or penne pasta. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Add garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to the sauce. Combine cooked pasta with sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use sun dried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of the reserved oil from the tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
