Cheesy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Rotini and Spinach

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) rotini
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for pasta water
• 1 cup (240 ml) reserved pasta water
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup (90 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• 4 cups (120 g) baby spinach
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes, optional