Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and stir in 12 ounces of pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Pat 1 pound of chicken breast dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Tuscan seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the skillet. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in 2 cups of heavy cream, scraping up any brown bits from the skillet. Stir in 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, then fold in 1 cup of spinach, seasoning to taste.
- Add the reserved pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water until silky.
- Plate the creamy pasta and top with warm chicken bites. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley, and add rosemary if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
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Notes
For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and cook the pasta al dente.
