One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Food

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes.
• Stir in chicken. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is cooked through (at least 165°F). Stir in pasta and tomatoes. Cover; cook on High heat setting 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring twice.
• Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Stir in spinach until wilted. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir before serving.

ONE-POT CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat reserved oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165°F). Remove chicken from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Cover chicken to keep warm.
• Stir garlic into reserved drippings; cook and stir 1 min. or until fragrant. Add milk and bouillon cubes; stir. Bring just to simmer over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Add pasta; stir. Simmer, stirring frequently, over medium-low heat 14 to 15 min. or until pasta is cooked to desired doneness. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat.
• Slice chicken. Serve over pasta mixture.

TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Slice the chicken into 3 thinner slices and pat completely dry. Season each side with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on each side for 4-5 minutes, until a golden brown crust has developed. Set aside once cooked through. Remove any leftover oil but keep the brown remnants in the pot. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Add any juice from the chicken plate to the pot.
• Melt butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, wine, tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Use a silicone spatula to "clean" the bottom and sides of the pan to incorporate more flavor into the sauce. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, 3-4 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth. Slowly stir in the half and half. Add the sundried tomatoes and bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta and submerge it into the liquid. Let it come to a boil again and cook according to package instructions. Stir a few times throughout cooking to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom. Taste test a noodle for doneness before proceeding.
• Reduce heat to low. Slowly sprinkle in the cheese and stir to incorporate until smooth.
• Add the chicken and spinach and stir to combine. Heat 1-2 minutes, until chicken is heated and spinach is wilted. Serve!