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Tuscan chicken pasta

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A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken pasta featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  7. Add fresh spinach and cooked chicken back into the skillet; stir until spinach wilts.
  8. Mix in the cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream, or serve with a side of crusty garlic bread.

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