One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta in 30 MinutesWhy One-Pot Pasta WorksIngredients You’ll NeedStep-by-Step Instructions

One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta in 30 Minutes

Weeknight dinners should be fast, delicious, and generate as few dirty dishes as possible. This One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta fits the bill perfectly. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal with tender chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and penne pasta coated in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce—all cooked in a single pot!

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Why One-Pot Pasta Works

Normally, you cook pasta in boiling water, drain it, and add it to a sauce. In a one-pot pasta recipe, the pasta cooks directly in the sauce liquid. As it boils, the pasta releases starches into the liquid, which naturally thickens the sauce and creates an incredibly rich, velvety texture that clings to every noodle.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken Breast (1 lb): Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Penne Pasta (8 oz): Or any short pasta like rotini or bowties.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes (1/2 cup): In oil, drained and chopped.
• Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups): Packed.
• Garlic (3 cloves): Minced.
• Chicken Broth (2 cups) & Heavy Cream (1 cup): The cooking liquids.
• Italian Seasoning (1 tsp) & Paprika (1/2 tsp): For flavor.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup): Added at the end.
• Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper: For cooking the chicken.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden-brown, then remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pot. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Liquids & Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and pasta. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta doesn’t stick.
4. Stir in Chicken & Veggies: Once the pasta is al dente and the liquid has thickened, return the chicken to the pot and add the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
5. Add Parmesan: Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let it sit for 2 minutes to thicken before serving.

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