Creamy Chicken Dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ pounds chicken (breasts or thighs), chopped into 1-inch chunks.
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1 teaspoon of olive oil.
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2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.
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Pepper and salt to your liking.
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½ cup of finely diced onions.
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½ cup of chopped celery.
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½ cup of diced carrots.
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3 cloves garlic, minced.
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¼ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes.
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¼ cup of all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons of tomato paste (if you want).
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6-8 cups of chicken stock.
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6 ounces of small pasta shells.
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1 cup of creamy heavy cream.
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1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
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3 cups of fresh spinach leaves.
# Instructions:
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Heat the oil in a big pot on medium-high. Toss in the chicken, sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it cook about 5 mins till browned.
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Stir in garlic, celery, carrots, onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. Let everything soften up for roughly 4 minutes.
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Dust in the flour, give it a good mix. Stir in tomato paste if you're using it. Slowly pour in the broth while mixing to keep it smooth.
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Turn up the heat to boil, then add the pasta and seasoning. Cover it up, simmer for 20 minutes till the chicken's done and the pasta's soft.
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Add the cream, cheese, and spinach. Let it all simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and tweak seasoning if needed.
# Notes:
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Start off with less broth; you can always add more.
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Rotisserie chicken works great for this.
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You could cook the pasta separately if preferred.
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Slow cooker is another option for this.