The recipe serves 4 people.
Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Ingredients:
**For the Chicken:**
- 500g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
**For the Pasta:**
- 300g (10 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite type)
- Water for boiling
- Salt for boiling water
**For the Sauce:**
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
**For Garnish:**
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
#### Instructions:
1. **Cook the Pasta:**
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. **Prepare the Chicken:**
- Season the chicken strips with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. **Make the Sauce:**
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the sauce, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. **Combine Everything:**
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
5. **Serve:**
- Divide the Tuscan chicken pasta among four plates.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with family or friends!
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