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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil)
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped or baby leaves
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet or wide pot. Add chicken and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and mostly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir to combine. Add uncooked pasta, ensuring it is submerged in liquid. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Return chicken to the pot, cover with lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add broth or water if liquid reduces too fast.
  6. Once pasta is tender and sauce thickened, stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese. Let residual heat wilt spinach and melt cheese.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well and remove from heat. Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Brown the chicken well for added depth and caramelized flavor.’, ‘Use fresh minced garlic for best Tuscan flavor.’, ‘Simmer gently on medium-low heat to prevent sauce separation and uneven pasta cooking.’, ‘Use a lid to trap steam and cook pasta evenly.’, ‘Stir frequently but gently to avoid sticking and clumping.’, ‘Add Parmesan cheese last to ensure smooth melting.’, ‘If sauce reduces too quickly, add a splash of broth or water.’, ‘For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.’, ‘For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.’, ‘Penne or rigatoni pasta recommended; avoid thin pastas like angel hair.’]

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Keywords: one-pot, Tuscan chicken pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner, comfort food, chicken recipe, weeknight meal

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