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High Protein Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
by Jalalsamfit
recipe medium Italian

High Protein Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A rich and flavorful Tuscan-style creamy pasta with golden seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and spinach in a parmesan cream sauce. This version packs an impressive 67g of protein per serving.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

chicken
  • 400 g chicken breast (halved)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 0.5 whole onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 40 g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 150 g pasta (cooked)
sauce
  • 150 ml low-fat milk
  • 60 g light cream cheese
  • 30 g parmesan (grated)
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • 0.5 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking)

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice chicken breast into halves. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    For the sauce, blend low-fat milk, light cream cheese, grated parmesan, Italian herbs, and pasta water until smooth.
    ~3 min
  3. 3
    Cook the chicken in a pan on medium heat for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
    ~8 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add chopped garlic and onion and cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
    ~4 min
  5. 5
    Turn off the heat completely, then add the creamy sauce while stirring gently until it thickens. Add spinach and the cooked pasta, mix well.
    Tip: Turn off heat before adding the cream sauce to prevent it from curdling.
    ~4 min
  6. 6
    Simmer on low heat, place the chicken on top, and serve.
    ~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

520
Calories
67g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
5g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Tuscan pasta dishes are known for their sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy sauces inspired by the flavors of Tuscany, Italy. This high-protein version is a popular recipe among fitness enthusiasts.
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