Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Print)
Juicy spiced chicken and pasta in a velvety tomato cream sauce with fresh spinach. A restaurant-quality dinner made easy.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Spice Rub
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4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts, halved)
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons dried parsley or oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pasta and Sauce
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16 ounces rigatoni pasta
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4 tablespoons oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with 1/2 cup water
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Mix spice rub ingredients in a small bowl. Coat chicken cutlets evenly on both sides.
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook 8-10 minutes until softened.
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Add tomato paste, then heavy cream. If needed, whisk flour and water separately, remove pan from heat, and gradually stir in to thicken.
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While sauce simmers 10 minutes, cook rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse briefly.
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Stir seasonings and spinach into sauce. Add pasta and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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Slice chicken and place on top of pasta. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Perfect for meal prep
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Can adjust sauce thickness with flour slurry