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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot Tuscan chicken pasta with a creamy sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth, featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for family dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large deep skillet. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. (5 minutes)
  3. Push onions and garlic to the side, add chicken pieces, and sear without moving for 3-4 minutes until golden. Stir and cook until no longer pink inside, about 4-5 minutes more. (8-10 minutes total)
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to lift browned bits. Stir in pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender but firm. (15 minutes)
  5. Remove lid, add softened cream cheese in dollops, and stir gently until melted and sauce is creamy. Toss in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. (5 minutes)
  6. Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. (2 minutes)
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick after adding cream cheese, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen it. Avoid overcooking spinach to keep it vibrant green. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and adjust cooking time accordingly.

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