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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced shallots
  • 3 cloves grated garlic fresh
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces fusilli or penne pasta choose either shape
For the Creaminess
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces, season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Sauté until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring gently.
  5. Add uncooked pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Incorporate spinach into the pasta in the last minute of cooking.
  7. Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  8. Add the cooked chicken back in, mix in whole milk, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens, around 3-4 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Optionally, sprinkle with extra Parmesan before serving.

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