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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy cottage cheese sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 ounces uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in cottage cheese, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix until creamy and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and give a final stir. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. Avoid boiling after adding cottage cheese to prevent curdling. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking. For a smoother sauce, blend cottage cheese before adding. Adjust cooking time if using chicken thighs instead of breasts.

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