Description
Creamy Tuscan-style chicken pasta with al dente penne, seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. A balanced blend of rich sauce and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
340g penne pasta
500ml heavy cream (30% fat)
100g grated Parmesan
30g sun-dried tomatoes
50g fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Italian herbs
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente
Heat olive oil in pan, sauté garlic until fragrant
Sear chicken breasts (3-4 min each side), set aside
Add sun-dried tomatoes and herbs to pan, cook 2 min
Stir in cream and Parmesan until sauce thickens
Return chicken to pan, simmer 3 min
Add fresh spinach and wilt
Toss sauce with cooked pasta
Notes
Chicken thighs yield more tender results
Rigatoni or farfalle may replace penne
Freshly grated Parmesan ensures better emulsion
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dîners Réconfortants au Poulet et aux Pâtes
- Method: Stir frying & boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg