Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then pan-searing them until cooked through and tender. The same pan is used to sauté minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and optional chopped spinach, softening the vegetables and building the sauce base. Heavy cream and Parmesan cheese are then incorporated, creating a creamy, rich sauce with subtle acidity from the tomatoes.
Cooked pasta is drained and combined with the sliced chicken in the sauce, uniting all ingredients. The resulting dish features tender chicken and pasta coated in a flavorful, creamy sauce with touches of tomato and the freshness of spinach. This makes for a satisfying meal that balances richness with the brightness of the vegetables.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta any kind, dry
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato diced
- 2 cups spinach chopped, optional
- 2 cups heavy cream (or 16 oz)
- 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese shredded or grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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