Name: Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese (ONE POT, STOVE TOP)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts pounded to 1-inch thickness ((or 4 boneless and skinless chicken thigh fillets)); Salt and pepper, (to season); 1/2 teaspoon paprika ((sweet or smokey)); 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon oil, (divided (use olive or canola oil)); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small yellow onion (chopped); 6 cloves garlic (finely diced); 1/3 cup white wine (OPTIONAL (use chicken broth instead if you wish)); 9 oz (250g) jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil ((reserve 2 tablespoons of oil and drain the rest)); 3 level tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 cups milk OR light cream* (or half and half, divided); 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs; 10 ounces (300g) elbow macaroni (uncooked (3 cups!)); 3 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or Gruyere); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)