Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 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; 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes; 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; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
568 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

Lindsey Herring

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This Italian inspired one pot creamy sun dried tomato chicken pasta is made with seasoned chicken, spinach, and a creamy garlic sun dried tomato pasta sauce.

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size 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, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large deep skillet or pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and then add in the chicken. Spread it into a single layer and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until it’s cooked through. Remove the chicken onto a plate.
If needed, add additional oil to the pot. Add in the shallots, sun dried tomatoes and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes and then pour in the chicken broth. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot and bring it to a boil.
Pour in the pasta and lower the heat to medium. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, 15-20 minutes, stirring often. During the last minute of cooking, add in the spinach and stir until it’s wilted.
Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan until they’re melted and fully incorporated. Add the chicken back into the pot along with the milk. Stir everything until the sauce thickens and it’s heated through, 3-5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Remove the pasta from the heat and top it with fresh basil and extra parmesan cheese.

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Calories 568kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 311mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 568 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	568kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	52g	104%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Cholesterol	114mg	38%
Sodium	311mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%