– 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast cubed – 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon sea salt – ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper – ¼ cup butter – ¼ cup chopped onion – 1 teaspoon minced garlic – 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes – 1 ½ cups chicken broth – ½ cup heavy cream – ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum – 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided – ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded – 1 can palmini noodles drained and rinsed or 2 zucchini, spiralized (see tips and tricks)
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Preheat broiler to high. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes.
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Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and cream. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in xanthan gum and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
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Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese. Cook until melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in palmini noodles and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
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Cook under the broiler until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.