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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and cozy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and comforting dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add remaining olive oil to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes to release flavor.
  5. Pour in uncooked pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning over the top. Stir gently to combine, ensuring pasta is submerged.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed.
  7. Uncover and stir chicken pieces back into the pot. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of reserved pasta water or extra cream if needed for creaminess.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Stir regularly during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking and to help sauce thicken evenly. Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and enhances flavor. For dairy-free, substitute cream and cheese with coconut cream and nutritional yeast. For lower fat, use Greek yogurt off heat instead of cream. Add spinach last to keep it vibrant. If pasta looks dry before done, add a splash more broth.

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