Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach & Cheese
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach & Cheese, a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken and fresh spinach enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in under 30 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, allowing for easy substitutions based on your pantry. Whether you’re serving it family-style or in individual bowls, this hearty pasta dish will surely impress at any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz uncooked penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add uncooked pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg