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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

40 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
from @amnacooks36 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken breast (cut in half horizontally)Meat1 piece
  • paprika (for the chicken)Spices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • salt (divided)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (divided)Spices2 g
  • olive oil (for cooking the chicken)Pantry30 ml
  • pasta (cooked)Grains300 g
  • olive oil (for the sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • butterDairy28 g
  • onion (small, diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce225 g
  • tomato pastePantry16 g
  • sun-dried tomatoesPantry55 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices7 g
  • heavy creamDairy180 ml
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking)Other120 ml
  • spinach (fresh)Produce60 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for garnish)Dairy90 g

per serving

Nutrition

850kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
43 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken breast dry and cut it in half horizontally.
    • Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74 °C.
    • Remove from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Soften onion and garlic

    • In the same pan, add the butter and diced onion and cook until translucent.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
    Step 3

  4. Build the tomato base

    • Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
    • Add the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
    Step 4

  5. Add cream and simmer

    • Add the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and pasta water, stir well and let it simmer.
    Step 5

  6. Melt in spinach and Parmesan

    • Add the spinach and grated Parmesan.
    • Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
    Step 6

  7. Combine chicken and pasta

    • Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan.
    • Simmer briefly so it absorbs the flavors, then add the cooked pasta.
    • Toss until everything is evenly coated.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve warm.
    Step 8
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