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Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta

This recipe is packed with flavor, featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, cheesy sauce.
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless & skinless
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side.
    Set aside and slice into strips.
  • In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce. Stir in the sliced chicken.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.