Spicy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Fancy enough for a special holiday dinner yet equally great to make at the end of a busy day...perfect for V-Day!
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 jar (8 ounce) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning ((see note))
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- red pepper flakes
- 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
Steps
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1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large pot or skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Set the pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, the paprika, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup parmesan, cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the pot.3. To the same pot, add a drizzle of oil and the butter. Add the shallot, garlic, Calabrian chili paste, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 8 minutes. Stir in the cream, spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and remaining 3/4 cup parmesan. Slide the chicken in, and any juices left on the plate.4. Serve the pasta topped with fresh parmesan and basil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| jar | 1 | - | - |
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1 pound | - | - |
| Italian seasoning | 4 teaspoons | - | - |
| paprika or smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| red pepper flakes | - | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| grated parmesan cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| salted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| shallot | 1 medium | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| -3 tablespoons crushed Calabrian chili paste | 2 | - | - |
| short cut pasta | 1 pound | - | - |
| heavy cream | 1 cup | - | - |
| fresh baby spinach | 2 cups | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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