Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, dried basil, oregano, and onion powder. Dip chicken into bowl and flip to coat completely.

Step 2

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken to the pan. Cook chicken for a few minutes on each side, flipping only once, until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

While chicken is resting, prepare the sauce. Add a little more oil to the pan, if needed.

Step 4

Add bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons oil the pan. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Bring sauce to a simmer.

Step 5

Slowly whisk in cream and milk. Season sauce with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer until just slightly thickened. Stir in fresh spinach, parmesan cheese and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Serve chicken and sauce over hot cooked pasta. Garnish with extra fresh parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.