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October 24, 2016 By Sara 14 Comments

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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This recipe for Tuscan chicken pasta is creamy pasta topped with seared chicken, tomatoes, kale and mushrooms. An easy and hearty dinner that’s ready in no time!

I love easy pasta meals, some of my family’s favorites include lemon asparagus pasta, chicken parmesan pasta and this simple yet satisfying Tuscan chicken pasta.

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A fork serving a portion of Tuscan chicken pasta with mushrooms, tomato and kale.

Pasta – it’s what’s for dinner A LOT around here. I love to make pasta dishes that incorporate meat, veggies and noodles because it’s a complete meal without a ton of work. I recently tried out this Tuscan chicken pasta recipe, which was a hit with both the kids and adults alike!

Chicken pasta in a creamy Tuscan sauce with mushrooms, kale and fresh tomatoes.

How do you make Tuscan chicken pasta?

This Tuscan chicken pasta is a mixture of chicken, mushrooms, kale and tomatoes, all sauteed and served over creamy pasta. I use cut up chicken breast, although thighs would also work. I prefer to add the tomatoes at the very end so that they’re just lightly cooked and still fresh tasting. While I used Tuscan (also known as dinosaur) kale here, regular curly kale also works great. You could even swap out the veggies for others that you have on hand, zucchini would be a great addition.

A pan of Tuscan chicken pasta with mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

This Tuscan chicken pasta is a cinch to put together – while the pasta is boiling, cook up your chicken and veggies. The pasta gets a simple sauce, the chicken mixture goes on top, and done! Looking at these photos right now, I realize that parmesan cheese would be an awesome finishing touch to this dish – so try it that way and report back please!

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This recipe for Tuscan chicken pasta is creamy pasta topped with seared chicken, tomatoes, kale and mushrooms. An easy and hearty dinner that's ready in no time!
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4.67 from 9 votes

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This recipe for Tuscan chicken pasta is creamy pasta with seared chicken, tomatoes, kale and mushrooms. An easy and hearty dinner that's ready in no time!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken pasta, Tuscan chicken pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 725kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups of kale leaves coarsely chopped
  • 10 ounces linguine pasta other long pasta varieties will also work
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally, until tender and browned. Stir in the kale and cook for 1-2 minutes more, or until kale is just wilted.
  • Remove the vegetables from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and season with and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cooked through.
  • Add the reserved vegetables to the pan and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water and return pasta to the pot it cooked in. Turn the heat on medium high and add the cream along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has started to thicken. Add pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
  • Place the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the pasta and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g

Filed Under: Comfort Food, Everyday Meals, Pasta Tagged With: Chicken, Kale, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

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Comments

  1. Tayo says

    June 20, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing dish! I’m going to try this with shirataki pasta and I’m sure it will turn out great!

    Reply
  2. SHANIKA says

    June 20, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    This Tuscan Salad looks so flavorful and delicious! I love how easy it seems.

    Reply
  3. Diana Reis says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love this skillet dinner. The kale is great addition and an easy way to sneak some veggies to the fam.

    Reply
  4. Noelle says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Great pasta dish, flavors were amazing! Can’t wait to share it with some friends at a dinner party.

    Reply
  5. Paula Montenegro says

    June 20, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of using kale! Pasta is a regular dish here too, so finding interesting recipes can be a challenge. Thanks for this one, I love it!

    Reply
  6. Ashley Dickson says

    July 8, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was super easy to make, and most importantly was delicious. Definitely a dish that can be prepared on a date night that is inexpensive and will make you look smart.

    Reply
  7. JD king says

    March 24, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    5 stars
    I made this a new way I added spinach ,kale and cilantro Italian seasonings, four bay leaves, black Olives, Green Onions, shrimp, I also added four pieces of bacon in and cooked up my chicken cooked in butter . Then I mixed all of it together including drippings and a cup of Parmesan cheese and a little bit of Italian dressing with a cup of heavy cream and chicken stock because I like gravy . I used regular spaghetti noodles but I also did add Italian dressing and a cup of Parmesan cheese and mixed it up then I put the noodles on the plate and added the rest to the top was extremely delicious and worth every bit of time that I put into it .

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  8. Debbie W says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:50 am

    3 stars
    I made this dish last night. I saluted garlic and added zucchini, used spinach instead of Kale. Not one of my favorite recipes. I thought it was a little bland. Sorry, I really thought it would be really good. Maybe I should have used Kale for better flavor.

    Reply
  9. Greg says

    October 26, 2016 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Looks delicious! I love all-in-one pasta meals. This recipe is a winner!

    Reply
  10. Reena Bhasin says

    October 26, 2016 at 5:55 am

    4 stars
    Its an amazing wholesome dish. I add sliced garlic at the start. It gives a lovely flavour to the chicken.

    Reply
  11. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    I’m going to make this one soon – what a great dish with loads of color and flavor. Who could resist all that chicken and pasta? Not me!

    Reply
  12. Karly says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I just can’t stay away from your page, seriously. This pasta looks aaaaahmazing, for real. Something I know the whole family will love!

    Reply
  13. Debbie says

    October 25, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Great pasta dish! Love using kale and I buy ore washed cut up kale to make it easier!

    Reply
  14. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    October 25, 2016 at 7:03 am

    Lovely dish! Has me craving dinner (at 10 am 🙂 Sounds like a great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge, too.

    Reply

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