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2) Creamy Tuscan Chicken Penne

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes chopped basil

Method
 

  1. Cook penne according to package; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; brown in olive oil 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and tomatoes; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in broth and cream, simmer 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Add spinach until wilted, then toss in pasta, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve with extra Parmesan and basil.