This Tuscan Chicken Pasta has sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan in a creamy chicken pasta that the whole family will love. It comes together in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner.
One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
The savory Italian flavors in this Tuscan chicken pasta are some of my very favorites. Like my popular Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs and Creamy Tuscan Chicken, this dish is creamy, family-friendly and easy to make. What makes this recipe special is that I’ve added pasta, which cooks right in the skillet with everything else, soaking up delicious flavor along the way.
I love one pot recipes because they get dinner on the table fast with less dishes. If you like this Tuscan chicken pasta, I think you’ll also enjoy my Lemon Chicken Orzo and Cajun Chicken Pasta.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a look at what you’ll need for this recipe. Find the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter melts. Then add the cubed chicken to the pan and sprinkle the seasonings (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper) over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned but not fully cooked.
Add more flavor and the pasta: Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, more Italian seasoning, chicken broth and water. Stir, scraping up any flavorful bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Stir in the pasta, cover and cook at a simmer for 15-18 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Almost all of the liquid will be absorbed by the pasta.
Make it creamy: Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and chopped spinach. Serve and enjoy!
What To Serve With It
I keep the side dishes simple when I make this Tuscan chicken pasta. Sliced sourdough, Garlic Bread or a Simple Green Salad are classic ways to complete the meal. When I have a bit more time, I like to make a batch of Homemade Breadsticks to serve with it.
More Easy One Pot Meals
Let’s make dinner easy with these one pot recipes!
- One Pot Sausage Pasta. This one is a weeknight staple in my house because it’s so easy! You only need 5 ingredients!
- Taco Pasta. With ground beef, salsa, taco seasonings and cheese, this one pot dinner is full of flavor.
- Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits. This is the easiest way to make pot pie! This cozy, comforting skillet meal is topped with homemade biscuits.
Did you make this recipe? I’d truly appreciate if you leave a comment and star rating below! Your review will help others who want to try this recipe. Thank you! 💛
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ⅓ cup chopped shallots
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth, one 14.5 ounce can
- ¾ cup water
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces (brick-style) cream cheese
- 2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven pot (you will need a lid to cover the pot later), heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper evenly over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned, flipping the pieces to brown on all sides (chicken does not need to be fully cooked yet), about 4 minutes.1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.⅓ cup chopped shallots, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, remaining teaspoon of Italian seasoning, chicken broth and water. Stir, and scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth, ¾ cup water
- Stir in the pasta and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked to al dente, about 15-18 minutes. Almost all of the liquid should be absorbed by the pasta.8 ounces penne pasta
- Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and chopped spinach. Stir until the cream cheese melts and then remove from the heat. Serve.½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 ounces (brick-style) cream cheese, 2 cups loosely packed chopped fresh spinach
