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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

The final dish
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
4.63 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound short cut pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • juice of 1 lemon
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large pot or skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, the paprika, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup parmesan, cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the pot. 3. To the same pot, add the butter, shallot, garlic, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8 minutes. Stir in the cream, mustard, parmesan, spinach, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Slide the chicken and any juices left on the plate.4. Serve the pasta topped with lemon juice and fresh parmesan.

Step 2

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