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Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese

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For the Mac and Cheese:

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

  • In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Sauté the Chicken

  • In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables

  • In the same pot, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Make the Cheese Sauce

  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
  • Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.

Combine Pasta and Chicken

  • Add the cooked pasta and sautéed chicken back into the pot, stirring to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve

  • Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

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