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Tuscan Chicken with Buttered Pasta

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meals, chicken, one dish meal, pasta, Tuscan chicken
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Country Girl
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 – 2 pounds of chicken breasts sliced
  • 16 ounces baby spinach fresh
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red or green bell pepper diced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound penne pasta or any pasta
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes garlic pepper and salt to taste
  • 8.5 ounce jar sundried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 TBSP olive oil I use the oil from the sundried tomatoes
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 1 1/2 cup half & half
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Start by boiling salted water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. When the pasta is done toss it in the butter.
  • Saute the sliced chicken breast. (I cook my chicken breasts in the InstantPot for 10 minutes and slice them after they’ve rested and cooled) I use the oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes when I saute the chicken. It gives the chicken a little boost of flavor. You can saute in olive oil if you prefer. Just saute until the chicken is a nice golden brown.
  • When the chicken is done, remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Add a little bit of oil to the skillet and saute the diced onion and minced garlic.
  • When the onions are soft add the peppers. Saute for a couple of minutes, until the peppers are almost soft.
  • Now add the sundried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let the veggie mixture saute for another minute.
  • Next you are going to add the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits along the bottom.
  • Add the cream and allow it to simmer for about two minutes.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and allow it to melt.
  • Turn off the heat and add in the baby spinach.
  • Add salt, garlic pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Finally you will add the chicken and buttered pasta to the sauce and combine.