Description
Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pasta in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg