Creamy, cheesy pasta loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Italian seasoning — all made in one pot!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained & chopped)
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
250g (about 8 oz) penne or short pasta
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: fresh basil, chili flakes
Instructions:
Cook Chicken
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
Aromatics
In the same pot, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
Build the Base
Add chicken broth, cream, and uncooked pasta. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer (covered) for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
Finish It Off
Add spinach, cooked chicken, and Parmesan. Stir until spinach wilts and everything is creamy and combined.
Quick Info:
One pot = less cleanup
Ready in: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Flavor level:
Tips & Variations:
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add mushrooms or roasted red peppers for extra texture.
Make it spicy with red chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
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