Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach. This one-pot dish combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce that promises to delight your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also minimizes cleanup while allowing flavors to blend beautifully. With its rich texture and cheesy goodness, it’s a family-friendly meal that makes getting your veggies in effortless and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta, stirring well to combine. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Remove from heat and mix in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg