My family loves this meal, and it’s a great meal to bring families. I also recommend Homemade Lasagna, Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Divan, or Sloppy Joes.
Why I love this meal:
Delicious – A creamy and flavorful Italian chicken pasta recipe that will become a family favorite! It is so comforting and delicious. Pantry Ingredients – I usually have everything I need on hand for this popular dish, so I often whip it up for a quick dinner when everyone is hungry. Fancy – It’s easy to make, but fancy enough to serve guests, alongside homemade breadsticks and a wedge salad.
How to make Tuscan Chicken Pasta:
Season Chicken: Add ¾ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, dried basil, oregano, and onion powder to a large ziplock bag. Add chicken and shake to coat. Cook Pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken to the pan. Cook chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping only once, until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate to rest. Make Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pan over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from cooking the chicken. Add bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Mix in flour. Whisk in chicken broth. Bring sauce to a simmer. Stir in cream, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Simmer until just slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Stir in spinach and parmesan cheese and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve Tuscan chicken and sauce over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with extra fresh parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The creamy tuscan chicken pasta sauce could be made 1-2 days ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator. The chicken can be coated in flour mixture a few hours ahead of time. To Freeze: The sauce can be made and frozen before adding the milk and cream. I don’t recommend freezing the cream sauce because the texture will be a little off.
More Pasta Recipes:
Pastalaya Pasta Carbonara Chicken Noodle Casserole Harissa Pasta Truffle Mac and Cheese Baked Ziti Peanut Noodles Chicken Parmesan Short Rib Ragu
I originally shared this recipe in January 2014. Updated February 2021 and February 2024.
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