Description
Creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor, this Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta is the weeknight dinner you will crave again and again. It is rich enough for guests but easy enough for any busy night.
Ingredients
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12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
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1 tsp salt, divided
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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3 cups fresh spinach
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook seasoned chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add chicken broth and simmer briefly.
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Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Add Parmesan and stir until smooth.
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Toss in spinach and cook until wilted.
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Return chicken and pasta to the skillet. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
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Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American