Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy chicken pasta dish perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large pieces of Chicken Breast, skinless and boneless
- 8 ounces of Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup of Heavy Cream
- 4 cloves of Garlic, minced
- 1 cup of Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 cup of Chicken Broth
- 2 cups of fresh Spinach
- 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness (about ½ inch).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Boil water: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta: Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add broth and cream: Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for a couple of minutes followed by stirring in the heavy cream.
- Mix in cheese: Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting thickness with pasta water as needed.
- Toss the pasta: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, along with chopped chicken and spinach, folding gently.
Notes
Serve with a side of garlic bread and a crisp salad for a complete meal. Reserve pasta water for sauce consistency adjustments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, comfort food, Italian dish, pasta recipe