This Recipe Is So Good, I’ve Cooked It Four Times This Month — And It Never Gets Old!
When you find that recipe — the one that hits every mark, pleases the whole family, and makes leftovers feel like a bonus — you hold onto it for dear life. That’s exactly what happened with this one.
In the past month alone, I’ve made it four times. Yes, four. And every single time, the response has been the same:
👉 Clean plates.
👉 Full bellies.
👉 “Can we have this again next week?”
It’s just that good.
So what’s the magic dish? Let me introduce you to my go-to dinner hero:
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta — a one-pan, flavor-packed meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
🍝 What Makes This Recipe So Addictive?
It’s everything you love about restaurant comfort food — juicy chicken, velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach — wrapped around your favorite pasta. It’s cozy and creamy, but not heavy. Elegant, but easy. It feels like a splurge, but it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have.
Best of all? It reheats beautifully, making it a great meal prep option (if you can manage to save any leftovers).
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
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2 cups baby spinach
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
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Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick
👩🍳 How to Make It:
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Sear the chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove from pan and set aside. -
Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes. Pour in cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. -
Add spinach and stir until wilted.
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Return chicken to the pan, add cooked pasta, and toss everything together until coated in that luscious sauce.
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Serve hot, topped with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
🌟 Why You’ll Keep Making This Again (and Again):
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✔️ One pan + one pot = easy cleanup
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✔️ Feels fancy, but it’s weeknight fast
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✔️ Family-friendly, yet impressive enough for guests
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✔️ Great for leftovers or meal prepping
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✔️ Totally customizable — add mushrooms, swap proteins, or use gluten-free pasta!
🧡 Final Thoughts
Some meals just click — and this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is one of them. It's earned its place in my regular rotation, and judging by the lack of leftovers, it’s earned a spot in my family’s hearts too.
So the next time you need a dinner you can rely on — one that delivers every time — give this recipe a try. But fair warning: once you taste it, you might just find yourself making it four times in a month too.
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