8 oz. uncooked tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper to season
4 T. butter, cubed and divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 T. tomato paste
1 1/2 C. chicken broth
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1 1/2 C. heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 oz. Sartori Classic Parmesan cheese, finely shredded and divided
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
5 C. fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 C. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Flatten chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Melt 2 T. butter in a 4-quart Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in meat reads 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate. Keep warm.
Melt remaining butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Gradually add chicken broth and cream. Whisk in cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low. Gradually whisk in 1 cup Parmesan until melted. Add the beans, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to the pan. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes longer or until chicken is heated through. Serve with pasta.