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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
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This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is a playful twist on breakfast-for-dinner. Creamy, rich, and packed with savory flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces uncooked fusilli or penne pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Prepare Ingredients: Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  • Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet. Sear chicken on medium-high until golden and juicy. Rest, then slice.
  • Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until fragrant. Add cream, parmesan; stir until smooth.
  • Combine Ingredients: Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Mix, coating pasta thoroughly. Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Final Touch: Garnish with basil. Serve hot and savor the creamy, tangy aroma.

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