Creamy Chicken Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pasta

Creamy One Pot Chicken & Pasta

Adapted from an online recipe that I had seen previously. 

2 Tbsp. Butter

1 lb. b/s Chicken breast, cubed

1 Tbsp. EVOO

2 cloves minced garlic

8 oz. sliced Baby Bella's mushrooms

1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped

1 Tbsp. Flour

1-1/2 cups chicken stock

1-1/4 cups half & half

1 tsp. Kosher salt

1/2 tsp. Fresh ground pepper

1/4-1/2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes 

1 Tbsp. Flour

6 oz. linguine, broken in half

3 cups spinach

1/3 cup Pecorino Romano, divided

Over med to medium high heat...

In large sauté pan, melt butter...add chicken and sauté until golden and no longer pink. 

Add EVOO, garlic, mushrooms & sun dried tomatoes. Sauté 3-5 minutes. Add flour, cook an additional minute. 

Slowly add broth, half & half...stir to combine thoroughly. 

Add linguine, stir to separate. 

Cover & reduce heat. Cook 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.

Remove from heat, stir in spinach & 1/4 cup of grated cheese. 

Serve immediately & garnish with remaining cheese.