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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

A delightful dish combining tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until smooth.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add fresh spinach. Stir until spinach wilts, then add cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalProtein: 35gSodium: 800mg

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