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Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta
Try thisChicken Spinach Artichoke Pasta Recipe. You will love how quick and easy this one pot meal is! Get dinner on the table fast.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can artichoke hearts (14 ounces, drained and chopped)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and stir until melted.
- Toss in cooked pasta and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Penne works well, but you can use any short pasta like rotini or fusilli.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1128mg
(47%)
Potassium
493mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3814IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
192mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1128mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3814IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.