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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tomato Pasta

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Make this rich and flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken tomato pasta for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a comforting, restaurant-quality meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or spaghetti)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 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 minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.
  8. Add the cooked chicken, fresh spinach, and sun dried tomatoes (if using) back to the skillet. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy tomato sauce.
  10. Serve immediately for a best comfort food chicken pasta experience.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • If you want a simple marinara chicken bake variation, skip the cream and Parmesan, use less broth, and bake the finished dish with mozzarella on top at 375°F for 15 minutes.
  • Use fresh basil, chopped, as a garnish for added fresh flavor.

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