Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
ยฝ teaspoon salt
ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 minced garlic cloves
1 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces pasta (such as penne, macaroni, or similar shapes)
3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
1-First, season 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with ยฝ teaspoon of salt and ยฝ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Brown them in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until golden, then cut into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
2-Next, in the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup of drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Sautรฉ until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3-Then, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 cups of milk, and 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Add 8 ounces of pasta and stir everything together. Cook for around 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4-Finally, mix in the reserved chicken pieces and 3 cups of baby spinach. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the spinach wilts. Serve warm, perhaps with a side salad or bread for a complete meal.
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๐ Cut chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking and better texture distribution
๐ฅ Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor – pre-shredded varieties may not melt as smoothly
๐ Choose pasta shapes that catch the creamy sauce well, like penne, fusilli, or macaroni for the best eating experience
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 695
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
