Description
A delicious and flavorful Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce with a kick of heat, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 jar (8 ounce) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chili paste
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Drain and chop: 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.
- Cook chicken: Cook chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper until golden brown. Add parmesan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Sauté shallot, garlic, Calabrian chili paste, Italian seasoning. Add water, pasta, cook until al dente. Stir in cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and chicken.
- Serve: Top with fresh parmesan and basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
