Creamy One Pan Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Printable)

Flavorful chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy one-pan sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
02 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Pasta & Vegetables

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
08 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
09 - 8 oz penne or rigatoni, uncooked
10 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Sauce

11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Season the chicken strips evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
02 - In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and mostly cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add uncooked pasta and chicken broth to the pan. Stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
05 - Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Lower the heat. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and spinach wilts. Adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is incredibly rich and satisfying but comes together in a single pan.
  • The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach make it feel fancy without the effort.
02 -
  • Do not wipe the pan after cooking the chicken to keep those flavorful browned bits.
  • The pasta continues to absorb liquid, so remove from heat once it reaches al dente.
03 -
  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the most intense flavor.
  • Let the sauce rest for a few minutes off the heat to thicken naturally.

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