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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Enjoy Restaurant-Style Bliss!

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Restaurant-Style Dinner at Home!
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A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken pasta dish that brings restaurant-style flavors to your home.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
  3. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
  • This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.

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