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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach

Inspired by Tuscan flavors, this creamy chicken pasta with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach is made in one pot in about 30 minutes. It’s an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Pasta

  • One-pot cooking means fewer dishes and faster cleanup.
  • Rich, creamy sauce loaded with savory flavors.
  • Plenty of vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Olive oil
  • Onion, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (see image)
  • Sliced mushrooms (bella or cremini)
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • Dried basil
  • Paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • Chicken stock
  • Heavy cream
  • Pasta (rigatoni recommended)
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh spinach
sun dried tomatoes

How To Make This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sliced mushrooms. Stir to combine. Create a small well in the center and add the cubed chicken. Sprinkle with dried basil and paprika.
  • Brown the chicken quickly on each side, about 1–3 minutes per side depending on thickness; it will finish cooking with the pasta.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and heavy cream, then add the pasta. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick. Most of the liquid should be absorbed and the pasta nearly tender.
  • Stir in the grated parmesan and the spinach. Cook another 1–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
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Recipe Variations

  • Swap chicken breasts for boneless skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • Replace spinach with kale, Swiss chard, or another leafy green if preferred.

Tips and Notes

  • Quickly browning the chicken is sufficient since it finishes cooking with the pasta. If you prefer, cook the chicken separately and add it back in at the end to avoid overcooking.
  • If the pasta seems too dry while cooking, add an extra 1/4 cup of stock. If there’s too much liquid, simmer a little longer or stir in more parmesan to thicken the sauce.
  • Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave—add a splash of stock or cream to loosen the sauce if needed.
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Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Inspired by Tuscan chicken, this creamy chicken, mushroom, sun-dried tomato, and spinach pasta is made in one pot in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 85 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 227 g sliced mushrooms
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms and stir. Make a small well in the center and add the cubed chicken. Season with dried basil and paprika.
  3. Brown the chicken quickly on each side, about 1–3 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and heavy cream, then add the pasta. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until most liquid is absorbed and pasta is nearly tender.
  6. Stir in parmesan and spinach and cook 1–3 more minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Serve with extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving
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Calories: 557 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 38 g
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Protein: 33 g
Course: One Pot
Cuisine: Comfort
Author: Carmy

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