Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:8 servings

Active Time:30 mins

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:8 servings

Servings:

8 servings

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all the ingredients for making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

16ounceswhole-wheat penne

2cupsdrainedsun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil

1/2cupchoppedshallots

2teaspoonsgratedgarlic

2tablespoonstomato paste

1teaspoonItalian seasoning

1teaspoongroundpepper

1/2teaspoonsalt

1cupreduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2cuphalf-and-half

8ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese

3tablespoonslow-fat sour cream

4cupschopped rotisserie chicken (from2rotisserie chickens)

1cupshreddedfontina cheese, divided

1/3cupgrated Parmesan cheese

1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsleyfor garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large heatproof mixing bowl.

Place sun-dried tomatoes, tomato oil, shallots and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shallots soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach, broth and half-and-half; cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

Reduce heat to low; add cream cheese and sour cream; cook, stirring, until melted and well combined, about 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring, until evenly coated and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup fontina.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

Bake until the cheeses have melted and the pasta is warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

a step in making the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta

To make aheadPrepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Remove from refrigerator while preheating oven; continue with Step 5.

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 4; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Remove from refrigerator while preheating oven; continue with Step 5.

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EatingWell.com, October 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)586Calories24gFat56gCarbs41gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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