Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients For Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese Recipe

• 8 ounce Whole Wheat Pasta Fusilli, Penne, Rigatoni, Rotini, Shells, Elbow, Or A Similar Short Pasta
• 7 ounce 1 Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes In Oil
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided
• 1.25 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Or Thighs Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Divided
• 0.5 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper Divided
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoon All purpose flour
• 1 cup Whole Milk 2% Also Works; Swap Part For 1/2 And 1/2 For Incredible Richness
• 1.5 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 cup Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese About 4 Ounces
• 0.5 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese About 4 Ounces
• 4 cup Loosely Packed Baby Spinach About 4 Handfuls
• Chopped Fresh Basil Or Parsley Optional For Serving