Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}

Name: Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces dry pasta; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup tomatoes; 2 cups spinach; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese; salt & pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
639 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}

Eric Kelley

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Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

10 ounces dry pasta (any kind)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup tomatoes diced
2 cups spinach chopped, optional
2 cups heavy cream (or 16 oz)
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese shredded or grated
salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

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Serving 1serving Calories 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 588mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2621IU (52%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 639 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	639kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	41g	14%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Cholesterol	168mg	56%
Sodium	281mg	12%
Potassium	588mg	13%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2621IU	52%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	185mg	19%
Iron	2mg	11%