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Tasty One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Tasty One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Delicious Tasty One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

pasta base

  • 2.25 cups chicken broth lower sodium preferred
  • 2.25 cups cream keep at room temperature to prevent curdling
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz cavatappi pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

mix-ins

  • 10 oz cooked chicken chopped into ½-inch cubes
  • 5 cups spinach
  • cup sundried tomatoes thinly sliced into ¼-inch strips
  • 8 oz Italian cheese preferably Sargento 6-cheese blend
  • 2 oz aged Italian cheese finely grated for a sharper finish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth, room-temperature cream, onion powder, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until the seasonings are fully dissolved and incorporated. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once the broth mixture is simmering, add the uncooked cavatappi pasta directly to the pot and stir well to prevent sticking. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Stir in the cooked and chopped chicken, fresh spinach, and thinly sliced sundried tomatoes into the pasta mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 8-ounce Italian cheese blend and finely grated aged Italian cheese. Stir constantly until both cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
  • Divide into bowls and serve immediately with additional grated cheese on the side if desired.

Notes

I recommend keeping the cream at room temperature to prevent curdling and wilting the spinach in stages for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword chicken pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe, one-pot pasta, quick dinner, Tasty One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Tuscan chicken
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