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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Pasta

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5.2 from 14 reviews

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a rich and flavorful dish that combines juicy seared chicken with a luscious parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach over perfectly cooked pasta.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For Chicken:

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3/4 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes)

For Pasta:

  • 12 oz farfalle pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp dried shallots
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 3 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup diced spinach
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish:

  • Chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Chicken

    1. Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

    2. In a medium bowl, coat the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    3. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken for 3 minutes on both sides.

    4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook the chicken thighs for 6 to 10 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Set aside to cool.

  2. Pasta

    5. Boil the pasta according to package directions for al dente, then drain and set aside.

    6. Melt butter in a pan, sauté shallots, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste with seasonings for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add flour and combine.

    7. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and spinach. Cook until sauce thickens and spinach wilts. Add parmesan and stir until creamy.

    8. Dice cooled chicken, add to skillet with pasta. Stir gently, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to substitute regular pasta if you’re not following a gluten-free diet.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg

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