Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil π«
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces π
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder π§
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning πΏ
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) πΆοΈ
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste π§
1/2 cup diced shallots π§
2 cloves garlic, grated π§
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped π
8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta π
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth π₯£
2 cups packed baby spinach π₯¬
2 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature π§
1 cup whole milk π₯
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese π§
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil πΏ
Instructions
1οΈβ£ 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 itβs cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate. π
2οΈβ£ If needed, add additional oil to the pot. Add the shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. SautΓ© for 2 minutes until fragrant. π π§ π§
3οΈβ£ Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring it to a boil. π₯£
4οΈβ£ Pour in the pasta and lower the heat to medium. Cook the pasta until itβs al dente, about 15-20 minutes, stirring often. π
5οΈβ£ During the last minute of cooking, add in the spinach and stir until itβs wilted. π₯¬
6οΈβ£ Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan until theyβre melted and fully incorporated. π§
7οΈβ£ Add the chicken back into the pot along with the milk. Stir everything until the sauce thickens and itβs heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. π₯π
8οΈβ£ Remove the pasta from the heat and top it with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese before serving. πΏπ§
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes