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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

A bowl of Tuscan chicken pasta with penne, chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
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A creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. A perfect cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to reach desired sauce consistency.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers with the onions.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

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