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Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Name: Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta ((or similar small-shape short pasta like ziti, rotini, ditalini)); 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided and as needed); 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite size pieces); 1 teaspoon dried oregano ((or substitute with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning)); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 medium yellow onion (diced small (or white onion)); 3 to 4 garlic cloves (finely minced); ½ cup sun dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste ((ok to omit if you don't have it, but adds rich flavor)); 2 cups fresh baby spinach (or as desired (about 2 heaping handfuls)); 1/2 cup heavy cream ((half-and-half may be substituted if you don't have heavy cream; do not use lower fat milk)); 1 ½ cups chicken broth ((I use reduced sodium)); ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for the sauce, plus more for garnishing if desired); Fresh basil or fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK

CAL 29%·PRO 74%

CARBS 59G40% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED6G INTRINSIC49G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 24G36% OF CAL

9G SAT15G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tender pasta with seasoned chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce topped with Parmesan. A 30-minute Tuscan-inspired dish that rivals restaurant quality.

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Ingredients

serves 4

8 ounces penne pasta ((or similar small-shape short pasta like ziti, rotini, ditalini))
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided and as needed)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite size pieces)
1 teaspoon dried oregano ((or substitute with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning))
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 medium yellow onion (diced small (or white onion))
3 to 4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste ((ok to omit if you don't have it, but adds rich flavor))
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or as desired (about 2 heaping handfuls))
1/2 cup heavy cream ((half-and-half may be substituted if you don't have heavy cream; do not use lower fat milk))
1 ½ cups chicken broth ((I use reduced sodium))
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for the sauce, plus more for garnishing if desired)
Fresh basil or fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)

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PER SERVING · TIME 30M

CAL 29%·PRO 74%

CARBS 59G40% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED6G INTRINSIC49G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 24G36% OF CAL

9G SAT15G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 10m
Cook: 20m
Sodium: 1129mg
Total sugar: 6g
Added sugar: 0g

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1418mg
Calcium: 189mg
Iron: 3mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 10M
SODIUM: 1129MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

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