Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 oz penne pasta
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup, sliced sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/3 cup, grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. 2

   Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.

4. 4

   In the same pan, saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in cream and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring in parmesan until smooth.

6. 6

   Add spinach and cook until wilted, loosening with pasta water if needed.

7. 7

   Slice chicken, return to pan with the pasta, toss to coat, and serve.