Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant greens, and a luxurious creamy sauce for a satisfying family meal. The aroma of garlic and Parmesan fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. This easy-to-make recipe will impress both friends and family, transforming any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. Perfectly paired with fettuccine or penne, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to share happiness over good food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and chop greens.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and greens: Stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add spinach or kale until wilted.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Cook your pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the sauce.
- Toss everything together: Combine gently over low heat, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg