Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}
6 servings
servings5 minutes
active time25 minutes
total timeIngredients
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
Serving Size
-
Calories
639 kcal
Total Fat
41 g
Saturated Fat
22 g
Unsaturated Fat
-
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
168 mg
Sodium
281 mg
Total Carbohydrate
41 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
2 g
Protein
28 g
6 servings
servings5 minutes
active time25 minutes
total time