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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 ½ cups (20 fl oz) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned but not fully cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in uncooked pasta. Sprinkle remaining Italian seasoning and stir to combine. Pasta should be mostly submerged.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove lid, stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. (About 5 minutes)
  6. Let pasta rest off heat for 2 minutes to thicken sauce. Serve with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of broth or cream. If too thin, simmer uncovered longer. Use low sodium broth for better salt control. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with plant-based cheese. Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and drained. Leftovers reheat best on stovetop with added liquid to restore creaminess.

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