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One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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Make this rich and flavorful Tuscan Chicken Pasta entirely in one pot for fast cooking and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces dry pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the dry pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the pasta is nearly cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and the cooked chicken. Continue to cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
  8. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts into the sauce, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer.
  • For a tangier flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
  • If the sauce seems too thick when serving, add a splash of milk or extra broth to reach your desired consistency.

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