Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 10 ounce pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and sliced); 2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup 2% milk; 5 ounce baby spinach; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Tender chicken and pasta simmered in a light, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, all made in one skillet.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.93/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
10 ounce pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and sliced)
2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
0.5 cup 2% milk
5 ounce baby spinach
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the dried Italian seasoning. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and 2% milk. Bring to a simmer. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to ensure it's submerged. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the baby spinach until it wilts. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning.
Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For best results, use a wide, shallow skillet to allow the pasta to cook evenly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 550
Protein: 42 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg