Description
A rich, cheesy, and indulgent gluten free dinner featuring tender chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce, baked until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz gluten free penne or fusilli
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (in oil, drained)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup GF chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook gluten free pasta until just al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- Add another drizzle of olive oil to the same pan. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and spinach until the spinach wilts. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Mix the pasta and the sauce mixture in a 9×13 baking dish. Top with more parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes, until the dish is bubbly and golden at the edges.
- Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- If you need a dairy-free option, use lactose-free cream instead of heavy cream.
- For extra richness, you can add mozzarella cheese on top before baking.
- Use Jovial or Barilla GF pasta for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 150
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