Your family is going to love this delicious comforting pasta dinner. Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is seasoned chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, pasta and a handful of other ingredients that are easily combined in one pan for the ultimate chicken bake.
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This chicken bake is an easy dinner everyone will love. Using your favorite oven safe skillet or dutch oven, creamy pasta is a hearty meal packed with amazing flavor and it is a one pan recipe which makes clean up a breeze.
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Tuscan chicken pasta
- This creamy chicken pasta recipe is a family favorite dinner in busy weeknights.
- One pot recipe dinner for easy clean up and made with pantry staples.
- Make it even quicker, if you have leftover chicken.
- All your favorite Italian flavors in one easy chicken pasta dish.
This is the perfect busy weeknight meal. Make it ahead of time and heat it up when needed or easily throw it together and dinner is ready in less than an hour. Swap out or add more veggies. Kids will love this cheesy pasta dinner with bites of chicken. You'll love the flavor and how quick it is to make.
Ingredients you'll need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Butter: because everything is better with butter. Used to cook the chicken in the skillet. You can also use olive oil.
- Garlic cloves: adds amazing flavor to the chicken bake.
- Chicken breast: recipe calls for uncooked chicken, but using leftover or rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut. You can also use chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Oregano: adds bold flavor to the dish. Check out our most favorite Oregano substitutes if you do not have it.
- Italian seasoning: a blend of Italian seasons perfect for pasta and chicken dishes.
- Salt and Pepper: brings out flavor.
- Sundried tomatoes: softens as it cooks and as tremendous flavor to the dish.
- Fresh spinach: an easy way to get veggies into picky eaters and it tastes amazing. I've used fresh baby spinach.
- Pasta: I used penne pasta, but you can use your favorite or even change it up with gluten-free pasta.
- Alfredo sauce: a cheesy white sauce available in jars or homemade. This recipe for Alfredo Sauce without Cream saves you some calories.
- Boiling water: use to cook the pasta when it's in the oven.
- Mozzarella cheese: cheesy pasta is a must and it melts into the entire dish.
👩🍳 Variations
- Toss in mushrooms, bell pepper, broccoli florets, or even halved cherry tomatoes.
- Try fettuccine, penne, or gluten-free pasta for more pasta options.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes before serving.
- Make it extra creamy, and cheesy, and stir in cream cheese.
- Substitute part of the boiling water with heavy cream or chicken broth for extra richness.
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Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to season chicken well.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter then add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes each side until cooked all the way through.
- Turn heat off and add all the other ingredients except for the mozzarella cheese and mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes in the oven or until pasta is cooked.
- Take it out of the oven and then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.
My notes
- This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken or any cooked chicken you have on hand.
- Use any pasta of choice.
- Serve with about ½ cup parmesan cheese on the side for anyone who like it.
- My family loves this recipe with homemade Alfredo sauce but you can use store-bought as well.
Your questions answered: FAQs
Creamy tuscan chicken bake is so versatile, it's also great with small broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, mushrooms, small pieces of asparagus.
Use roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes for a similar sweet-tangy flavor. You can also use these homemade Roasted Tomatoes.
Yes! Store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove or reheat portions in the microwave.
Serve With
It goes perfectly with Italian bread such as this overnight focaccia. Air Fryer Garlic Bread pairs beautifully with many pasta recipes. A simple Mediterranean Arugula Salad or Caesar salad to add freshness.
Storage
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Creamy Chicken Tuscan Pasta
Equipment
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Oven safe deep skillet
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup sun dried tomato drained and chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce 15oz
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese
- Basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic, Italian seasonings, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
Cook Chicken
- In a deep skillet that goes into the oven, melt butter on medium heat then add chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes until cooked all the way through.
- Turn heat off and add all the other ingredients except for the mozzarella cheese and mix well.
- Cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes in the oven or until pasta is cooked.
- Take it out of the oven and then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese melts and gets bubbly.
Notes
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DellaTaraska
It's easy to make and very yummy! Love this recipe!! ❤
Kathy
I ended up making it all on the stove-top. I cooked my pasta separately and added it in at the end (obviously I didn't use the 2 cups of water). I also using 1/2 cup of sun dried tomatoes and 4 cups of spinach. Thanks for the recipe Amira.
Lynn
I made to recipe- but substituted Italian sausage and added the spices to the mixture. I didn’t have any garlic so substituted garlic powder…. So good! Definitely a keeper. Thank you.
Dianna
The tuscan Chicken Pasta is fabulous. Easy to prepare
Mary
Tuscan chicken says that the boiling water is added to cook the pasta but there is no amount of water in the ingredients?
Amira
Mary, it is 2 cups of boiling water. All the amounts are written in the printable recipe card. Thanks
Mary
I used 3cups chicken broth
Kristi
This recipe was so delicious and easy. I used grilled chicken I had left over from the night before and the family loved it! Definitely a keeper... That's why I am back here to print another copy!
Charlotte
After chicken Is cooked, it states to turn oven off. Is the oven off for the next steps?
Amira
Charlotte, you cook the chicken on stove top then turn stove heat off. You'll put the skillet in the oven to finish cooking. I hope this helps.
Mary Ingram
I was wondering when to add chicken if it is already cooked as in rotisserie chicken.
Amira
Start from step 2 and add all ingredients together then continue as directed. Thanks
Patsy
You say your family prefers this with homemade Alfredo Sauce, yet recipe is with store bought? Can you provide your homemade sauce recipe?
Amira
Yes I do have one here is it Alfredo Sauce without Cream, I hope you'll like it.
Sandy
Can you add cooked pasta?
Amira
I haven't tried that Sandy, but my suggestion is to omit the boiling water and see how the sauce will end up.
Michelle
Can you make this in a crockpot?
Amira
I haven't tried that but I bet you can.
Jackie
I don't have a skillet that can go into the oven. Could I just continue the cooking on top of the stove? Or should I put it into a casserole dish and then into the oven?
Amira
You can do any, whatever is easier for you.
Annette Kreamer
I want your Recipe please that look so Good
Amira
You can print the recipe card above Annette.
Mitzi Zornow
How can I.ake a lighter version of this ? Iam watching my cholesterol so the fat contents are to much for me.
Amy
This was easy and excellent! I made it according to the directions minus the oregano since I didn't have any on hand. I love a new recipe that everyone enjoys. Thank you for sharing!
Amira
So glad you liked it Amy, thanks for the feedback.
Lauren
Do you have the recipe for your homemade Alfredo sauce?
Amira
Hi Lauren yes I do have a quick and easy Alfredo sauce without cream. Thanks
Joyce
So once you turn the oven off (in step 2) you don't need to turn it on again? It seems like the boiling water will not be able to cook the pasta if the oven is off. And will there be enough heat still to melt the mozzarella? Just making sure!?!
Amira
Joyce, you turn the heat off on the stove not turn the oven off. I hope this is clear now. Thanks for asking.