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1) One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional

Method
 

  1. Brown chicken in butter over medium-high heat until mostly cooked, 4–5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth and milk, scrape browned bits, then add pasta and salt.
  4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan and spinach until wilted; adjust seasoning.
  6. Serve topped with remaining Parmesan and a grind of pepper.