Description
Creamy Spinach, Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy cheese sauce, all enveloped in al dente pasta. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, offering both flavor and nutrition with the addition of fresh spinach. Simple to prepare and adaptable to your pantry staples, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. With its luscious texture and savory taste, you’ll find it hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 8 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or linguine)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Cook until browned (6-8 minutes), then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cooked chicken back into the pot.
- Cook according to pasta package instructions until al dente (about 10 minutes). Adjust liquid if necessary for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg