Name: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta; 2 cups packed baby spinach; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes; 2 ounces low fat cream cheese; 1 cup whole milk; 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup diced shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta, a delightful one-pot Italian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. This recipe combines tender seasoned chicken, vibrant spinach, and a creamy garlic sun dried tomato sauce, all cooked together for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish offers a quick preparation time of just 45 minutes while delivering an impressive taste that will please everyone at your table.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta
2 cups packed baby spinach
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
2 ounces low fat cream cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced shallots
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté bite-sized chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until cooked through (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté diced shallots and sun dried tomatoes with grated garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in uncooked pasta; cook until al dente (15-20 minutes). Add spinach during the last minute of cooking.
Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until melted. Return chicken to the skillet along with whole milk; stir until thickened (3-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
Calories: 540
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 90mg