Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach is a delightful one-pot meal that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This dish combines tender chicken breast, a rich and creamy sauce, and fresh spinach for a satisfying experience that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its simple preparation, this creamy pasta dish is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta types. Enjoy every creamy bite as you delight your family with this quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add uncooked penne pasta along with paprika and dried herbs; stir to submerge the pasta.
- Cover and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, fold in chopped spinach until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg