Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Spice Rub
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4 chicken cutlets or 2 chicken breasts, halved
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons dried parsley or oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pasta & Sauce
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16 oz rigatoni pasta
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4 tablespoons oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/2 cup water
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
# Instructions:
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Mix spice rub ingredients and coat chicken cutlets evenly.
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Sear chicken in oil 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from pan.
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Sauté garlic in butter, add tomatoes and cook 8-10 minutes until softened.
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Add tomato paste and cream. If needed, thicken with flour slurry off heat.
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Cook rigatoni until al dente while sauce simmers. Rinse briefly.
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Add seasonings, spinach and pasta to sauce. Top with sliced chicken.
# Notes:
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Good for meal prep
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Can adjust sauce thickness
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Works with any pasta shape