Chicken Florentine Inspired Pasta

This pasta dish is inspired by the very popular chicken florentine. Orecchiette pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce served with chicken, spinach and tomatoes.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breast, filet in half
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 c chicken broth
• 1 c water
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 8 basil leaves, chopped
• 8 oz orecchiette pasta
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 handfuls fresh spinach
• 1/2 c heavy cream
• 1/2 c parmigiana reggiano cheese, shredded

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Filet each piece of chicken, you will be...: Filet each piece of chicken, you will be left with 4 pieces total. Season the front and back of each with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. 2In a large saute pan over medium heat...: In a large saute pan over medium heat add the olive oil. Once hot, place the chicken in the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate for now.
3. 3To the pan add the diced onion and...: To the pan add the diced onion and minced garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and water, bring this to a boil. Add in the chopped tomatoes, chopped basil, pasta and red pepper flakes. Place the chicken on top and cover with a tight fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes.
4. 4Remove the lid and take the chicken off...: Remove the lid and take the chicken off momentarily. Add in the heavy cream, parmigiana cheese and spinach. Stir together and place the chicken back on top. Cover and simmer and additional 3-5 minutes.
5. 5Serve with more fresh basil and parmigiana cheese...: Serve with more fresh basil and parmigiana cheese on top.