Chicken and Spinach Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Every Night
Chicken and Spinach Pasta is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for any night of the week. This comfort food combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and pasta in a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then add the fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Chicken and Spinach Pasta!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Pair with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Chicken and Spinach Pasta