One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
• 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
• salt and black pepper
• 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 - 1 pound short cut pasta
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups chopped baby spinach
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil

Instructions

1. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, cook the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar with the chicken and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Scoop the chicken out of the pot and set aside.
2. Add the butter, garlic, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and parmesan. Mix until creamy.
3. Slide the chicken into the pasta, add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan, and gently mix. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
4. Serve the pasta immediately with fresh parmesan and basil. Enjoy!