Description
Chicken Spinach Pasta is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and creamy pasta for a meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. This easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The rich garlic and Parmesan sauce envelops each ingredient, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the chicken and mincing the garlic. Rinse and dry the spinach.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken in olive oil until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Pour in heavy cream and mix in parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg