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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bowtie Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bowtie Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Bliss

A delightful and quick Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bowtie Pasta for a comforting dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz Bowtie Pasta Holds the sauce beautifully.
Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken (boneless thighs or breasts) Sear until golden.
Sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking chicken.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning For authentic flavor.
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter For creamy texture.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
Flavor and Color
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Adds tangy burst.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh.
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes Optional for heat.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
Zesty Finish
  • 1 tbsp Lemon (optional) For bright flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
  6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  7. Combine chicken and pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
  8. Sprinkle with chili flakes and parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of water or broth.

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