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Asiago Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta (gluten-free option: brown rice penne)

⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes with oil (chopped if too large)

1 lb chicken breast, sliced in half and chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

¼ teaspoon paprika

1 cup half and half (or a mixture of half milk and half cream)

1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded

2 cups fresh spinach

Salt, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  • Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.

  • Add the chopped chicken, season with salt and paprika, and cook through, about 7-10 minutes.

  • Pour in the half and half and bring it to a boil. Stir in half of the Asiago cheese until melted.

  • Lower the heat and add the remaining Asiago cheese, stirring until the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more half and half.

  • Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  • Stir everything together, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.

  • Serve hot, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta like brown rice penne.

  • Vegetarian: Skip the chicken and add extra vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.

  • Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free cheese alternatives and coconut milk instead of half and half.

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