Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons 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 chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Moderate
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, spinach pasta, easy dinner