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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 8 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes, and roughly chop baby spinach. Measure out chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and pasta.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and brown undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Stir and cook another 3 minutes until mostly cooked through.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add dry pasta, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Cover with lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove lid, pour in heavy cream, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Gently fold in baby spinach leaves. Cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and spinach wilts.
  6. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. If too thin, cook a minute or two longer off heat to thicken. Use non-stick pan for easier cleanup or stainless steel for better browning. Stir pasta regularly to prevent sticking. Frozen chicken should be thawed completely before cooking.

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