Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the pasta

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Step 3

2. Season and cook the chicken

Step 4

Season chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

3. Build the sauce

Step 7

In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add Boursin cheese and tomato paste. Bringing it to another simmer. Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

4. Make it creamy

Step 10

Lower heat and stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth. Add spinach and cook just until wilted.

Step 11

5. Bring it all together

Step 12

Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen it up.

Step 13

6. Finish and serve

Step 14

Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like a little heat. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.