Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta pairs tender, pan-seared chicken thighs with a lush Asiago sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach. White wine and a touch of lemon brighten the richness, while mini farfalle catches every drop of sauce. It’s a cozy, restaurant-style dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2
Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet; cook until golden and the thighs are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Lower the heat to low; add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the mixture has slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low; stir in the Asiago and heavy cream until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
- 6
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet; heat until warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat; let the pan sit off the heat while the pasta cooks. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- 7
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the mini farfalle; return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes; drain.
- 8
Divide the pasta among four bowls, then top each with chicken thighs and sauce to serve.
- Calories 1127.18 kcal High 56%
- Protein 40.08 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 119.99 g 44%
- Total Fat 53.6 g High 69%
- Saturated Fat 18.67 g High 93%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 176.69 mg High 59%
- Sodium 599.83 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 8.89 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 4.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 205.52 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 6.68 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 756.01 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 46.61 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 17.04 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asiago Cheese, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, and Boneless Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 1127.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Asiago Cheese, Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Farfalle Pasta. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1127.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1127.18 calories and 40.08 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 599.83 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.67 g (93% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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