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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
Cook Time 40 minutes
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