Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
665 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta
Description
This recipe starts by cooking pasta until just firm, while chicken breasts are cut, seasoned, and coated in flour to develop a slight crust when sautéed in butter and olive oil. After removing the chicken, garlic is cooked briefly before adding chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful base sauce.
The chicken and fresh baby spinach are returned to the pan with heavy cream and simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly. Then the drained pasta is tossed in with Parmesan cheese, which adds a salty, nutty richness to the creamy sauce.
The dish is balanced with acidity from the lemon and mustard and an herbal note from the seasoning. The spinach adds freshness and a tender green texture to the creamy pasta.
This meal offers a comforting yet nuanced flavor profile suitable for a family dinner. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 2 chicken breast cut into small bite-size pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 5 ounces spinach fresh baby
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, cut up the chicken and season it with salt & pepper. Coat the pieces with flour.
- Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan's hot, add the chicken and cook it until it's no longer pink on the outside. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Return the pan to the heat and let it bubble for a minute or so. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken, cream, and spinach to the pan. Let it cook for around 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. You may want to reduce the heat if it's bubbling a lot or if the sauce is thickening too fast.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Stir in the parmesan. Season with more salt & pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4430IU | 89% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 212mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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