• Home
  • About me
  • WORK WITH ME
  • Recipes
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Supergolden Bakes

Sweet, savoury and everything in between

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About me
  • WORK WITH ME
  • Recipes
  • PRIVACY POLICY
×

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

October 22, 2022 by Lucy Parissi Leave a Comment

246 shares
Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

Tuscan Chicken Pasta cooked in one pot! This creamy pasta dish with chicken, sundried tomatoes and spinach is rich and incredibly delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes so perfect for a weekday meal.

Post may contain affiliate links. For more information, check my disclosure

close up on Tuscan chicken pasta

One-pot pasta dishes are here to rescue weekday meals and this creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is sure to become a family favorite.

You guys are already in love with my Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine so this chicken version is a must-make!

You can’t go wrong with a dish that combines tender chunks of chicken with a rich creamy sauce flecked with sundried tomatoes… Add pasta, spinach, parmesan and you have a delicious meat that’s on the table in half an hour.

Cooking this Tuscan chicken pasta in a single pot doesn’t just cut down on dirty dishes BTW. Cooking the pasta in the sauce releases starch which in turn makes it silky and delicious.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL NEED

You will need a large lidded pan to make this one-pot dish. A Chef’s pan with a lid is ideal.

  • Chicken: I used skinless chicken thighs as they are flavorful and less expensive than chicken breasts.
  • Seasoning: mixed Italian herbs, garlic granules, salt and pepper
  • Onions and garlic
  • Sundried tomatoes: I actually used sundried tomato pesto as it is just so easy to spoon it straight out of the jar. You can use finely diced sundried tomatoes if you prefer.
  • Chicken stock made with a stock cube or bouillon powder
  • Heavy cream (double cream) or you can use cream cheese
  • Fresh spinach – baby spinach leaves are more tender and don’t need chopping up.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
  • Handful baby tomatoes for a pop of color!
Tuscan chicken pasta in a pan

HOW TO MAKE TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes, discarding any fat. Place in a bowl, add the herbs, garlic granules, salt and pepper and mix together.

bowl of cubed chicken thighs with herbs and seasoning

Heat the oil in a large non-stick lidded pan. Add the minced garlic and onions to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes, until softened.

Stir in the chicken and pesto. Cook over medium heat until lightly coloured. The chicken doesn’t have to be cooked all the way through at this point.

pan containing onion, garlic, chicken and sundried tomatoes

Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a rolling simmer. Add the pasta, stir well and partially cover the pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring once in a while. Cook until the pasta is al dente and liquid is slightly reduced.

tuscan chicken pasta cooking in a large pan


Take off the heat and stir in the cream and spinach, letting the spinach leaves wilt in the residual heat.

stirring cream and spinach in pan of Tuscan pasta

Add the grated parmesan and tomatoes and stir to combine. Check the seasoning and serve – delicious!

creamy one pot Tuscan chicken pasta with cream and sundried tomatoes

RECIPE TIPS

Make sure to stir the cream in off the heat to avoid it splitting. Using freshly grated Parmesan is preferred to the boxed kind (always).

If for some reason you happen to have leftovers, store in the fridge for up to two days. Add a splash of water or milk when reheating to loosen the sauce. This dish is not suitable for freezing.

YOU WILL ALSO LOVE…

  • Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
  • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine
  • Chicken And Bacon Pasta Bake
  • One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
  • Cajun Chicken Orzo

HAVE YOU MADE MY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE? Please leave a rating, post a photo on my Facebook page, share it on Instagram with @supergolden88 and the tag #supergoldenbakes and make my day!

close up on Tuscan chicken pasta

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Tuscan Chicken Pasta all in one pot! This creamy pasta dish with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is rich and incredibly delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes so perfect for a weekday meal.
5 from 3 votes
Print Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 735kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 5 skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 5 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto or chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • ½ pound (225g) dried penne pasta or similar pasta shapes
  • 2 ½ cups (620 ml) chicken stock using a stock cube or canned
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan , freshly grated
  • 3 cups (90g) baby spinach
  • ½ cup (115g) tomatoes , I used cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to season

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and put in a bowl. Add the herbs, garlic granules, salt and pepper and mix together.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick lidded pan. Add the minced garlic and onions to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and pesto. Cook over medium heat until lightly coloured. The chicken doesn’t have to be cooked all the way through at this point.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a rolling simmer.
  • Add the pasta, stir well and partially cover the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring once in a while. Cook until the pasta is al dente and liquid is slightly reduced.
  • Take off the heat and stir in the cream and spinach, letting the spinach leaves wilt in the residual heat.
  • Add the grated parmesan and tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Check the seasoning and serve – delicious!

Video

Nutritional Info

Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3279IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 4mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @supergolden88 or tag #supergoldenbakes!
« Clementine Cake
Canned Tuna Pasta »
Subscribe to get the all the latest tasty goodness delivered to your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder now to confirm your subscription.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




HEY, NICE TO MEET YOU!

Picture of Lucy ParissiHi, I am Lucy Parissi, the recipe developer, food  photographer and author behind Supergolden Bakes. If you are looking for easy sweet and savoury recipes that are packed with flavour you have come to the right place!  READ MORE

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Bluberry Muffins
air fryer corned beef brisket
Air Fryer Gammon with redcurrant glaze on a plater with slice cut
Slices of air fryer banana bread, stacked, on a patterned plate
Air Fryer Brownies, stacked
Individual toad in the hole cooked in an air fryer served wutg nash

More Posts from this Category

As Seen In…

Collage of brand logos, including Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, Chowhound, MSN, Elle, and Redbook