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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A rich, creamy, garlicky pasta dish with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach cooked all in one pot for an easy and satisfying dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 8 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook 4-5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Add uncooked penne pasta and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and scrape browned bits off the bottom. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook pasta for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
  6. Add chicken back to the pan along with fresh spinach. Stir until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and remaining Italian seasoning. Stir gently until sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let the dish rest off heat for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute penne with gluten-free pasta and adjust cooking time. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and cashew cream instead of heavy cream and cream cheese, and vegan cream cheese substitutes instead of Parmesan. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Avoid overcooking spinach to prevent bitterness.

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