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Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
A flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a spicy, creamy sauce with a Tuscan twist.
Ingredients
oil and sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning (see note)
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- to taste red pepper flakes
- to taste kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chili paste
- 1 pound short cut pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Drain 3 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes, chop tomatoes, and set aside.
- Cook chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until golden, then remove from pan.
- Add butter, shallot, garlic, chili paste, and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant. Add water, boil, then cook pasta until al dente. Stir in cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and chicken.
- Serve topped with extra Parmesan and basil.
Notes
For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or chili paste to taste.