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Creamy Dijon chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a white bowl

Creamy Dijon Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach


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  • Author: Chrissi | firsthomelovelife.com
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This creamy Dijon chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is an easy weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, rigatoni, shallots, garlic, and a rich Dijon cream sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into cubes

  • 1 box rigatoni pasta

  • 2 cups fresh spinach

  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 shallots, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/4 cup half and half

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  3. Season the cubed chicken well with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet and cook until browned and nearly cooked through.

  4. Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often and being careful not to let the garlic burn.

  5. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, half and half, Dijon mustard, and Italian dressing. Stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce is combined.

  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated.

  7. Serve warm.

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Notes

Do not overcook the chicken so it stays tender.
Keep the heat low once the half and half is added so the sauce stays smooth.
Add a splash of extra half and half if you want a creamier sauce.
Freshly grated Parmesan can be added at the end for extra richness.

  • Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
  • Cook Time: 20 MINUTES
  • Category: Dinner, DINNER | PASTA, Main Dish
  • Method: STOVETOP
  • Cuisine: American, Pasta

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 750mg
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