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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 639 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.