Description
Indulge in this luxurious Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta, where tender chicken and vibrant spinach mingle in a velvety garlic cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make dish is a comforting yet elegant choice for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the seasoned chicken in olive oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to the sauce, then return chicken to the skillet. Toss in pasta and simmer briefly. Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream.
- Enhance the dish with sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for more flavor.
- Opt for gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
