Creamy Tomato Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 1 lb, boneless Chicken thighs
• 8 oz Fettuccine pasta
• 1 can (13 oz) Stewed tomatoes
• 3 oz Light cream cheese
• 1/2 cup thawed and drained Chopped spinach
• 1 minced Shallot
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. 2

   Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sear in olive oil 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through, then rest and slice.

3. 3

   In the same pan, sauté shallot and garlic 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add stewed tomatoes, crush them with a spoon, and simmer 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in cream cheese and spinach until smooth, loosening with pasta water as needed.

6. 6

   Toss pasta in the sauce, top with sliced chicken, and finish with Parmesan.