Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta: A Cozy Family Favorite Recipe
A delicious and creamy chicken and spinach pasta that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served with additional Parmesan on top.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta