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Easy Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and comforting one-pot creamy chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety sauce perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same pan. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add uncooked pasta to the pan, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping browned bits off the bottom. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and check pasta doneness.
  5. Once pasta is almost done, add softened cream cheese and stir until melted and sauce is creamy. Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat. Add fresh baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute to thicken.
  7. Serve hot, optionally with extra Parmesan or fresh basil.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice sear. Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps. Add spinach last to keep its vibrant color. If sauce is too thick after resting, add a splash of broth or cream and stir.

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

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