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Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach: 20 Minute Wonder

Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach
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A quick and creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with spinach, perfect for a weeknight meal. This one-pan dish is ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
  6. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter along with the heavy cream.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through before adding to the sauce.

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