A delightful and creamy chicken and pasta dish with spinach and a hint of garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups baby spinach fresh
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 ounces pasta fettuccine or penne
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg