Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 2 cups Baby spinach
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Pasta, whole wheat

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 7-ounce jar Julien-cut sun dried tomatoes in olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup Whipping cream

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1/4 cup White wine, dry

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, any shape you like (recommended: bowtie or linguini)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1, 7-ounce jar julien-cut sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for cooking the pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio) or low sodium chicken stock
• 2/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
• 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Sprinkle in a few teaspoons of salt, then add the pasta and cook according to package directions, just until al dente (lightly firm and chewy, but not hard). Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook until light golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low, then add the drained sun dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the wine and for cook 2 minutes, until the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. To the skillet, add the whipping cream, then the pasta, spinach, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Stir for 30 seconds to allow the spinach to cook down. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.

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