Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Shopping list

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts — cut into bite-size pieces

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• 12 oz fettuccine or linguine

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• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes — chopped

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• 1 small onion — diced

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• 4 cloves garlic — minced

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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• 2 tbsp butter

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• 1 cup heavy cream

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• 0.75 cup chicken broth

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• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

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• 1 tsp garlic powder

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• 0.5 tsp onion powder

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• 0.5 tsp paprika

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• 0.5 tsp salt

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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• 2 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped

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• 1 cup baby spinach — optional

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Step by step

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

3. 3

   Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the chicken and cook for 5– 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.

8. 8

   Add the onion and cook for 2– 3 minutes, until softened.

9. 9

   Add the garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute.

10. 10

    Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

11. 11

    Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning.

12. 12

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3– 4 minutes.

13. 13

    Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth.

14. 14

    Add the spinach, if using, and cook for 1– 2 minutes, until just wilted.

15. 15

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.

16. 16

    Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until fully coated in the creamy sauce.

17. 17

    If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1–2 tablespoons at a time.

18. 18

    Cook for another 1– 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

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    Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.