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Stefanie
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Course
Main Course
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
8
This creamy chicken pasta is loaded with juicy sautéed chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and wilted spinach in a rich, creamy sauce.
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Ingredients
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1
pound
penne pasta
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2
tablespoon
olive oil
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6
tbsp
salted butter
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1
pound
chicken breast
diced and patted dry
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2
garlic cloves
pressed
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1
tbsp
dried basil
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2
teaspoon
dried oregano
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2
cups
whole milk
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¼
cup
heavy whipping cream
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2
ounces
cream cheese
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½
cup
sun-dried tomatoes
packed in olive oil and herbs
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1
cup
cherry tomatoes
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2
cups
fresh spinach
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¼
cup
fresh basil
Instructions
Cook and drain pasta according to package instructions (do add 1-2 teaspoons of salt to the boiling water though!)
In medium saucepan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
When butter is melted, add diced chicken breast and saute until browned, approximately 10 minutes.
Add garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano and saute 1-2 minutes longer.
Add sun-dried tomatoes, including a bit of the oil and herbs that they are packed in.
Add remaining butter, milk, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer over low heat until thoroughly combined.
Add in fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts.
Add pasta into saucepan with other ingredients and stir to combine. Serve!
Nutrition
Calories:
495
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
51
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
22
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
83
mg
|
Sodium:
222
mg
|
Potassium:
757
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
1480
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10
mg
|
Calcium:
128
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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