Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

When I need dinner fast, this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta saves the day. It’s creamy, garlicky, and loaded with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for that “restaurant” feel at home. Use cooked chicken and cooked pasta and it’s ready in about 15 minutes.

15-Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Quick creamy pasta with chicken, garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Weeknight lifesaver.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Quick & Easy Meals

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 cups cooked pasta penne or rotini
• 2 cups cooked chicken sliced or shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

• 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 2 cups spinach packed
• 1/3 cup parmesan grated
• 1/2 tsp salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large skillet

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add cream and broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
4. Add cooked chicken and pasta. Toss 1–2 minutes until heated through. Serve.

Notes

Notes:

Use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked pasta for the true 15-minute version.