Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Season and Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Base

1. Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Cook the Pasta

1. Add Macaroni: Stir in the uncooked macaroni. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
2. Simmer: Let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened.

Step 4: Combine and Melt the Cheese

1. Add Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the pot.
2. Stir in Cheeses: Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.

Step 5: Add Spinach and Seasonings

1. Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
2. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6: Serve

1. Garnish: Serve the Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese hot, garnished with freshly chopped basil.
2. Enjoy: Pair with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Tips for Perfect Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese:

• Chicken: Ensure the chicken pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
• Pasta: Use any small pasta shape if macaroni isn’t available.
• Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella melt better and offer a creamier texture.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Choose oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful Tuscan Chicken Mac and Cheese as a delightful dinner option!