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Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta 🍝


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil πŸ«’
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces πŸ—
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder πŸ§„
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 🌿
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🌢️
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste πŸ§‚
1/2 cup diced shallots πŸ§…
2 cloves garlic, grated πŸ§„
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped πŸ…
8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta 🍝
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth πŸ₯£
2 cups packed baby spinach πŸ₯¬
2 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature πŸ§€
1 cup whole milk πŸ₯›
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese πŸ§€
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 🌿


Instructions

1️⃣ Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large deep skillet or pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Spread it into a single layer and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. SautΓ© the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate. πŸ—

2️⃣ If needed, add additional oil to the pot. Add the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. SautΓ© for 2 minutes until fragrant. πŸ…πŸ§…πŸ§„

3️⃣ Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring it to a boil. πŸ₯£

4️⃣ Pour in the pasta and lower the heat to medium. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, about 15-20 minutes, stirring often. 🍝

5️⃣ During the last minute of cooking, add in the spinach and stir until it’s wilted. πŸ₯¬

6️⃣ Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan until they’re melted and fully incorporated. πŸ§€

7️⃣ Add the chicken back into the pot along with the milk. Stir everything until the sauce thickens and it’s heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. πŸ₯›πŸ—

8️⃣ Remove the pasta from the heat and top it with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving. πŸŒΏπŸ§€

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes