This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the perfect balance of rich, creamy sauce, tender pan-seared chicken, and al dente pasta, infused with garlic, paprika, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach. The sauce is silky and smooth, with a hint of tomato and sweet pepper paste to add depth.

The best part? It’s an easy one-pan dish that comes together in under 40 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Pair it with garlic bread or a simple salad, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy & Quick – Ready in under 40 minutes
One-Pan Recipe – Less cleanup, more flavor!
Creamy & Rich – Perfectly balanced sauce with a touch of tomato
Protein-Packed – Juicy, well-seasoned chicken breast
Restaurant-Style Taste – But made easily at home!

Ingredients for Tuscan Chicken Pasta

(Serves 3-4 people)

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken breast
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp sweet pepper paste (optional but adds depth!)
• 200ml cream
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 handful fresh spinach

For Cooking & Serving:

• 5-6 tbsp oil
• 250g boiled penne pasta
• 1 tsp oregano
• Grated cheese (optional, for extra creaminess!)

How you can make this delicious meal at home: 

Step 1: Prepare & Cook the Chicken

• Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise and pound thin for even cooking.
• Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice.
• Heat 5-6 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Remove from the pan, let it rest, then slice into strips.

Step 2: Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce

• In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
• Stir in the tomato paste and sweet pepper paste, mixing well.
• Pour in the cream and reserved pasta water, stirring continuously.
• Add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.
• Toss in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens.

Step 3: Assemble the Pasta

• Add the boiled penne pasta to the sauce and mix well.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little more pasta water for the perfect consistency.
• Stir in oregano and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

• Plate the pasta and top it with sliced pan-fried chicken.
• Garnish with extra oregano and grated cheese if desired.
• Serve hot and enjoy a restaurant-style creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta! 😋

Pro Tips for the Best Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Pound the chicken – This ensures even cooking and tenderness.
Use pasta water – It helps bind the sauce to the pasta for a creamy, silky texture.
Cook the chicken first – Cooking it before making the sauce infuses extra flavor into the pan.
Add cheese – For an extra creamy touch, stir in some Parmesan or mozzarella before serving.
Make it spicier – Add chili flakes or extra paprika for a spicier kick!

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the perfect balance of rich, creamy sauce, tender pan-seared chicken, and al dente pasta, infused with garlic, paprika, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach. The sauce is silky and smooth, with a hint of tomato and sweet pepper paste to add depth.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken:

• 500 g chicken breast
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp sweet pepper paste optional but adds depth!
• 200 ml cream
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 handful fresh spinach

For Cooking & Serving:

• 5-6 tbsp oil
• 250 g boiled penne pasta
• 1 tsp oregano
• Grated cheese optional, for extra creaminess!

Instructions

 

• Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise and pound thin for even cooking.
• Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice.
• Heat 5-6 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Remove from the pan, let it rest, then slice into strips.In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
• Stir in the tomato paste and sweet pepper paste, mixing well.
• Pour in the cream and reserved pasta water, stirring continuously.
• Add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.
• Toss in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens.Add the boiled penne pasta to the sauce and mix well.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little more pasta water for the perfect consistency.
• Stir in oregano and adjust seasoning if needed.Plate the pasta and top it with sliced pan-fried chicken.
• Garnish with extra oregano and grated cheese if desired.
• Serve hot and enjoy a restaurant-style creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta! 😋

Keyword easy dinner ideas, one pot recipes, Pasta, Tuscan chicken

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes! While penne pasta works best, you can also use fettuccine, spaghetti, rigatoni, or farfalle.

2. Can I make this without cream?

For a lighter version, swap cream with Greek yogurt, half-and-half, or coconut milk.

3. What can I serve with Tuscan Chicken Pasta?

• Garlic bread or buttered baguette
• Fresh side salad (Caesar or Mediterranean)
• Roasted veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms)

4. Can I meal prep this pasta?

Yes! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to revive the creamy texture.

5. Can I make it spicy?

Absolutely! Add red chili flakes, extra paprika, or a pinch of cayenne for a spicier version.