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Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta

Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and pepper

Flour

  • for dredging Flour

Dairy & Oils

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garlic

  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Broth & Liquids

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Cream & Cheese

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, then cook in butter and oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Simmer briefly, scraping brown bits.
  • Add cooked chicken, cream, and spinach; cook until heated through and spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine sauce with drained pasta, stir in parmesan, and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, pasta, Spinach