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title: Tuscan Chicken & Kale Spaghetti
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/tuscan-chicken-kale-spaghetti-5f68fb5d0359920d4b2c8d02
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Wheat]
tags: [Lightning Prep, Sodium Smart, Easy Prep, Pasta, Chicken]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 13300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy sauce; some found it bland and suggested adding extra seasoning or garlic
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, though a few found removing kale stems tedious
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/tuscan-chicken-kale-spaghetti.avif"
---
@chopped chicken breast{10%oz}
@parmesan cheese{1%oz}
@kale{3%cups}
@cream cheese{2%oz}
@cream sauce base{1%packet}
@garlic{2%cloves}
@tuscan heat spice{2%tbsp}
@spaghetti{4%oz}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@butter{1%tbsp}

Bring a #large pot{} of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry all produce.

Remove and discard any large stems from kale; roughly chop leaves. Peel and mince garlic.

Pat chopped chicken breast dry with paper towels; season all over with salt, black pepper, and half the tuscan heat spice.

Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chopped kale and a splash of water. Cook until kale is wilted and very tender ~{6%minutes}.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant ~{30%seconds}. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a plate.

Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the pan used for kale over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}.

Return kale to pan with chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream sauce base. Cut top off carton to open fully; transfer contents, using a spoon or spatula to scrape sauce from carton sides.

Stir in cream cheese and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce is combined and thickened ~{3%minutes}.

Add drained spaghetti and butter to pan with sauce; toss to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until pasta is coated in a creamy sauce.

Divide pasta between bowls, top with parmesan cheese, and serve.