Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Bring the flavors of Italy to your kitchen with our Tuscan Chicken Pasta—full of hearty chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy Parmesan sauce. It's a dish that's sure to make everyone feel at home

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EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients

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1 lb Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup Baby spinach roughly chopped
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Sun Dried Tomatoes chopped
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Chicken Bouillon Base
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Add Day of Cooking:

1 cup Water
4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese
8 oz Pasta, uncooked Rigatoni or another of your favorites

Instructions

To Freeze and Cook Later:

Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT 1 cup Water, 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and 8 oz Pasta, uncooked.
Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker:

Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
Add 1 cup Water and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Pressure Cooker:

Empty the frozen contents of the bag into a pressure cooker and add 1 cup Water.
Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes with quick pressure release.

Additional Instructions:

Cook 8 oz Pasta, uncooked according to the package directions.
Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
Add 4 oz Low Fat Cream Cheese and mix well. Add pasta and stir until combined.
Allow the meal to cook or sit on a warm setting for an additional 5-10 minutes so that the chicken and noodles can soak up some of the juices.
Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve with warm bread, a side salad, roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1054mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 952IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.

**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.

Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bag Label