One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Spinach Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
709 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Spinach Pasta
Description
One Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Spinach Pasta features diced chicken breast cooked until tender, then set aside. The dish continues by sautéing diced onion, garlic, and sliced cremini mushrooms to build flavor. Adding chicken broth and heavy cream creates a silky sauce base that cooks the farfalle pasta to al dente. Fresh spinach stirred in at the end wilts gently to preserve color and texture. Parmesan cheese enriches the final dish with a nutty, salty finish. This technique keeps all flavors combined and ingredients moist throughout the cooking process.
The flavor is creamy and savory, balanced by the mild sweetness of onions and earthiness from mushrooms. The chicken provides heft and protein, making this a complete meal. The farfalle holds the sauce well, giving each bite a satisfying mix of pasta, vegetables, and tender chicken.
Serve this pasta hot, optionally topped with extra Parmesan. It works well as a comforting weeknight dinner or for small gatherings. The recipe notes suggest swapping out the spinach for kale or Swiss chard for variation.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast diced
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth (full container from Campbells)
- 0.75 cup cream 35%+
- 1 pound farfalle pasta full box from Barilla, aka bow tie pasta
- 8 oz spinach full bag from Harvest Fresh
- parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or pan on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and once it's done cooking through, set aside.
- Using the same pan, add the diced onion in.
- Once slightly cooked through, add in the garlic and mushroom.
- Add some salt and pepper for taste.
- Once everything is cooked, add in chicken broth and heavy cream before bringing it to a boil.
- Once boiled, lower the heat to medium and add the pasta.
- When the pasta is al dente, add the spinach and fold it into the pasta.
- Then add the chicken back into the pan and some parmesan.
- Top off with extra parmesan when serving.
Notes
- Spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5g | |
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1361mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4820IU | 96% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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