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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Delicious Tuscan Chicken Pasta featuring creamy tomato sauce and flavorful ingredients for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 471

Ingredients
  

  • 2 breasts boneless skinless chicken approximately 1 pound
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup shallot finely diced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked in hot water and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over chicken on all sides and rub it in.
  3. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over chicken on all sides.
  5. In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add chicken. Sear for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Place the chicken onto a plate and tent to keep warm as you prepare the pasta and sauce.
  8. Add rigatoni to a pot of boiling salted water. Cook al dente according to package instructions (about 14 minutes).
  9. In the same large skillet where you cooked the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until the shallots are softened (3-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  10. Add tomato paste, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  11. Add heavy cream and milk. Stir to combine.
  12. Add spinach, parmesan cheese, and tomatoes. Toss to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer until cheese is fully melted and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes.
  13. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  14. Slice or cube the chicken and add to the pasta and sauce.
  15. Serve topped with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 22g

Notes

This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a restaurant-quality experience at home.

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