Description
A quick and creamy one pot pasta dish featuring chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich sauce that’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3/4 to 1 pound short cut pasta
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat the pot and cook the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar with the chicken and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning until the chicken is done, about 5 minutes.
- Take the chicken out and set it aside. Add butter, garlic, and the other 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Stir often so the pasta cooks evenly until it is al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the pot with the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and extra parmesan. Mix gently so the spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve right away with more parmesan and basil on top.
Notes
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor. Do not overcook the pasta, as it continues to cook after being removed from heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian