Description
Creamy chicken pasta is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. Picture tender chicken in a velvety sauce, perfectly coating al dente pasta, with fresh spinach adding a pop of color. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressive dinner parties, this creamy chicken pasta is sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until fragrant and spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese; let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and combine with the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg