Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta
A comforting weeknight dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce enveloped in pasta.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Vegetables
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Washed and roughly chopped.
Pasta
- 8 ounces Pasta Such as penne or fettuccine.
Dairy
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Key for creaminess.
Aromatics
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds flavor and creaminess.
Fats
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning For flavor enhancement.
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
Instructions
- 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently to thicken.
- 5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- 6. Add fresh spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
- 7. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water, and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- 8. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- 9. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
Consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad.