Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach Pasta
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach Pasta, a perfect blend of succulent chicken and vibrant flavors. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, coupled with fresh spinach for a nutritious boost. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a dinner party, this recipe is both easy to make and visually captivating. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a flavorful meal that satisfies every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix in Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 215mg