Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

10 ounces dry pasta (any kind)

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

salt & pepper (to taste)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup tomatoes (diced)

2 cups spinach (chopped, optional)

2 cups heavy cream (or 16 oz)

1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)

salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.

Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.

Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition

• Calories: 639 kcal
• Total Fat: 41 g
• Saturated Fat: 22 g
• Cholesterol: 168 mg
• Sodium: 281 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 28 g