Description
A quick and easy creamy pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners, combining tender chicken with rich, garlicky sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (your choice!)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small chunks
- 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or a dairy alternative)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chunks of chicken, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Incorporate the spinach: Add the spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts and combines with the creamy sauce.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it is well coated in the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Plate your pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy the comforting warmth of your meal!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or sauces. For make-ahead options, store the chicken and sauce separately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg