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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (oil-packed recommended)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 oz uncooked penne pasta
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Julienne the sun-dried tomatoes if not pre-cut. Rinse the baby spinach and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and almost cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add the minced garlic to the same pan, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the uncooked penne pasta and Italian seasoning. Stir to submerge the pasta.
  5. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for about 12 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente.
  6. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan along with the baby spinach. Stir gently until the spinach wilts and the chicken is fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

If the pasta looks too dry before tender, add more broth or water. For thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few minutes at the end. Use even-sized chicken pieces for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning chicken. Toast garlic gently to avoid bitterness. Stir pasta midway through cooking to prevent sticking. Adjust salt gradually as broth and cheese add saltiness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan.

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