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3 Astonishing Secrets for Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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Make this rich and comforting Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta tonight. You will love the velvety sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It is simple enough for a weeknight but tastes gourmet.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and let it warm through for 2 minutes. Do not boil.
  8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  9. Add the cooked chicken and fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  10. Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if you wish.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil to cook the chicken.
  • If you want a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • This dish reheats well, but you may need to add a splash of milk or broth when reheating to restore creaminess.

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