Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Printable Recipe)
Creamy pasta with Tuscan-seasoned chicken, spinach, and rich tomato-cream sauce.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 chicken cutlets
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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8 ounces rigatoni pasta
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried parsley. Rub evenly over both sides of the chicken cutlets.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Sear chicken cutlets 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic in remaining butter for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until softened.
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Stir in tomato paste and mix well. Pour in heavy cream. If needed, whisk flour with water and gradually stir into the sauce to thicken.
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Meanwhile, boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water.
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Add chopped spinach, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the sauce. Stir in the cooked rigatoni and toss until fully coated.
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Slice the cooked chicken and place over pasta. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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Sear chicken without moving it early to develop a flavorful crust.
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Balance the sauce thickness with pasta water or simmering time.
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Undercook pasta slightly to allow full absorption of flavors in sauce.