Description
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Recipes:
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Garlic Butter Breadsticks
“Rich, creamy, and bursting with Italian flavors—this Tuscan chicken pasta is loaded with tender chicken, spinach, and roasted red peppers in a luscious Parmesan sauce!
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Ingredients
For the Pasta:
12 oz rotini or penne pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
For the Add-Ins:
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
For the Garlic Butter Breadsticks:
1 can refrigerated breadstick dough
2 tbsp butter, melted
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
Cook the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden brown.
Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
Add the Spinach & Peppers:
Stir in spinach, roasted red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Let simmer until spinach wilts.
Combine Everything:
Toss the pasta and chicken into the sauce.
Stir well until evenly coated.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Breadsticks:
Bake breadsticks according to package instructions.
Brush with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and parsley.
Serve & Enjoy:
Plate the creamy pasta with breadsticks on the side.
Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Who’s ready for this creamy, garlicky comfort dish?