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Creamy Chicken Tuscan Pasta

This creamy Tuscan-style pasta combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, milk-based sauce finished with Parmesan. It's an easy, comforting weeknight meal that comes together quickly and can be made gluten-free if needed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces short pasta gluten-free, whole wheat, or lentil pasta can be used
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) drained and chopped
  • 3 cups 2% milk or other milk / lite coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour or cornstarch
  • 3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the short pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and let it sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to develop a golden color.
  • Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes more.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and gluten-free flour (or cornstarch) until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer; allow the sauce to thicken for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the chopped baby spinach to the pan and stir until the leaves wilt and incorporate into the sauce.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing until everything is well coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve.