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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.