Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese
Indulge in this creamy, cheesy Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese, a comforting dish bursting with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in elbow macaroni. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
- Slice or shred the cooked chicken and stir it into the pot along with fresh baby spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is heated through.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg