Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 pound chicken breasts, cut into pieces.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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1/2 cup shallots, diced.
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2 cloves garlic, grated.
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1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped.
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8 ounces fusilli pasta.
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth.
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2 cups baby spinach.
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2 ounces cream cheese.
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1 cup whole milk.
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped.
# Instructions:
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Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken, seasonings and cook 6-8 minutes until done. Remove to plate.
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Sauté shallots, tomatoes and garlic 2 minutes. Add broth and scrape up browned bits.
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Add pasta and cook 15-20 minutes until al dente. Add spinach in last minute to wilt.
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Stir in cheeses and milk until melted. Return chicken to pot until heated through. Top with basil.
# Notes:
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Stir pasta often while cooking.
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Make sure cream cheese is room temperature.