Sundried Tomatoes with Chicken Florentine Pasta

 



Need a hearty Italian dish that is filled with chicken, sundried tomatoes, spinach, Italian herbs and a creamy sauce over pasta or your choice, try this recipe. You won't regret it!

Ingredients

8 ounces ziti or other pasta

1 tablespoon butter

1 lb. chicken, cut into bite sized pieces

1 tablespoon all-purpose Italian seasoning mix for the chicken

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 7–ounce jar sun dried tomatoes, drained

3 cloves garlic

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan/Romano cheese

2 cups spinach

1/2 cup chicken broth

Salt to taste

 

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the seasoning and the cayenne. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through.

Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Chop into smaller pieces if you want. Add them to the pan with the garlic and sauté for a few minutes, until fragrant. You will probably still get some of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes – that’s okay.

Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture come to a slow simmer. Add the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated.

Stir in the cooked pasta and spinach – the spinach will start to cook down almost immediately. If needed, add in the chicken broth, a little at a time, to thin out the sauce. Season with salt to taste.

 

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