One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (no-boil pasta recipe)
Our weekly pasta is here for the win! This week we are sharing this creamy One Pot Chicken Tuscan Pasta and it will knock your socks off! It’s filled with fresh spinach, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato pesto, and lots of herbs. It’s flavorful and so easy to make.
This pasta is ready in less than 20-minutes, thanks to the no-boil pasta method. If you love our One Pot Spinach and Artichoke Pasta, this one will be sure to please! The parmesan cheese a long with the heavy cream gives it a nice creaminess, while the sun-dried tomato pesto, and roasted peppers give it a burst of flavor. We love that this pasta has protein, carbs and some greens, all-in-one – Chicken, pasta, a lot of fresh spinach, and plenty of flavor!
What pasta shape to use
This shellbow is perfect for this recipe, the sauce fills the insides, which bursts in your mouth. If you can’t get your hands on any, feel free to use regular shells, rigatoni penne, or rotini.
What is Tuscan sauce made out of
Tuscan sauce consists of fresh tomatoes, and lots of vegetables all sautéed in wine. A creamy version is finished off with fresh heavy cream (double cream in the UK).
What you’ll need to make the Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Boneless, skinless, chicken breast. We love using chicken breast for this recipe, if you prefer, you can substitute with boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Shellbow Pasta. These pasta shells are so cute. They are a cross between a shell and an elbow pasta.
Roasted Peppers. We are huge fans of roasted peppers, they give great flavor and are nice and tender.
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto. This packs a nice punch. If you can’t find this, feel free to substitute with chopped sun dried tomatoes.
Heavy Cream. The creamy element to this dish that really balances everything out. If you prefer a dairy-free alternative, substitute with full-fat coconut milk.
Parmesan Cheese. Parm is amazing, but if you have a favorite cheese, feel free to use it, You can use romano, asiago, or a blend of cheeses.
How to make Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- In a large pot or dutch oven on medium high heat add butter. Once melted add garlic and chicken. Be sure that this chicken is in a single layer. If the pot is not big enough, you may have to cook half and do another batch.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add uncooked pasta, spinach, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato pesto, and broth. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is al-dente.
- Stir in heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir until it is nice and creamy.
One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 lb diced chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 16 oz uncooked shellbow pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven on medium high heat add butter. Once melted add garlic and chicken. Be sure that this chicken is in a single layer. If the pot is not big enough, you may have to do batches.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add uncooked pasta, spinach, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato pesto, and broth. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is al-dente.
- Add heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir until it is nice and creamy.
I’ve made this dish several times and OH MY GOSH!! So good every time! The first time I made this my husband realized how good I am at cooking haha! Usually he’s the good cook but since finding your, page I am too!
Hi Jill! Ha- this is amazing! You are a great cook! xo, Alia & Radwa
Sooo tasty and easy to make!
I’m new to Food Dolls and so glad I found you! Made this for dinner today and it was a hit with the whole family!! I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out great! Thanks for a great recipe, and I love your videos!
Yay! We are so glad to have you here! Glad the recipe was a hit <3
My daughter-in-law fixed this for dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely make it in the future. She has fixed other recipes of yours as well, and all have been keepers. My only other comment is that it would be great if nutrition info could be figured and listed as well.
I have now made this twice in 2 weeks. Everyone in my house loved it including a picky toddler. Besides tasting great fresh and as leftovers it could not be easier to make which makes this busy mom so happy. My cousins tried it too and we’re so glad I shared the recipe with them. The flavor of the roasted peppers and tomato pesto is perfect.
Definitely a new favorite! We couldn’t find sun dried tomato pesto at the store so made our own at home, but other than that it was perfect. Super easy to make. I’m a novice in the kitchen and I thought this was easy to make.
Omg I just made the Creamy Tuscan Chicken one pot pasta dish n it was most definitely a win in my house tonight. I made a Ceasar salad as well and everyone at the table was saying mmmm mmmm mmm haha I can’t wait to try more!!! Thanks ladies!! Wish I could post a picture…
I forgot to get spinach at the store, so we used broccoli instead! Delicious!
I just made this with Sweet Earth “shredded chicken” and veggie broth as we are vegetarians. It was delicious! Absolutely loved it!
Perfect, love the modification!
I hate to cook and this was very easy and so delicious! I even made a pot for my friend who was sick and she loved it too! I will say prep took me probably 30 mins, not the 10 listed.
So glad you liked it! We will make note of the prep time!
So easy and so delicious!! Just had a baby and finding time to cook has been so hard. Thank goodness for Food Dolls!
Yay! That makes us so happy! Congrats on your addition!
I was drawn to this recipe because it looked delicious, but also it’s a one pot quick and easy meal. My husband and I don’t have much time to cook like we used to before our daughter was born. This was SO good. And my husband didn’t add pepper or Cajun seasoning to it, which is usually a tell tale sign it needs more flavor. Every time I try a new recipe I ask if I should bother making it again someday, and we both agreed that this one is definitely a keeper.
This dish is delish! Don’t wait to make it…You will love it!
This is a busy mom’s dream dinner!! One pot, quick, and delicious. My 4 kids and husband gave it 2 thumbs up!! This is a recipe I will be keeping in my rotation.
Hi Kaylann, that’s amazing! So glad it’s going to make your rotation!