Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Dishes like mac 'n' cheese and chicken Florentine share one common ingredient: a velvety cheese sauce that binds the pasta, chicken, spinach, and vegetables together. The result is a stunning one-pot dish, bursting with the freshness and vibrant colors of juicy vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 450 g of pasta horns
• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup grated white cheddar
• 1 cup grated fontina cheese
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 220 g white processed cheese, diced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
• Melt half the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, stir, and lightly brown. Add the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits as it simmers. Add the milk, cream, and remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cook, stirring, until melted and the sauce begins to simmer.
Step 3
• Combine the cheddar, fontina, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add to the pan, stirring constantly until the cheese is completely melted. Add the processed cheese cubes and let them melt. Bring to a boil and let the sauce thicken, about 1 minute. Add the cooked pasta, spinach, and tomatoes and stir to distribute the ingredients evenly. Taste and add salt if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

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