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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot Tuscan chicken pasta recipe featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-7 minutes until golden but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, stirring for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in uncooked pasta and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, stir well, and cook another 3-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts into the sauce.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcook chicken initially to keep it juicy. Use medium-low heat to prevent cream from curdling and pasta from sticking. Stir occasionally during simmering. Add extra broth or cream if sauce thickens too fast. Parmesan cheese thickens the sauce and adds saltiness. Use a lid to cook pasta evenly but stir occasionally.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken pasta, one-pot pasta, creamy chicken pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach pasta

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