Chicken spinach and tomato pasta
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By Constance Wheeler
Chicken spinach and tomato pasta
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:45min
Updated at: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:03:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories464.5 kcal (23%)
Total Fat28.8 g (41%)
Carbs30.2 g (12%)
Sugars3.3 g (4%)
Protein21.2 g (42%)
Sodium297 mg (15%)
Fiber1.6 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
10 ouncesdry pasta
any kind
1 poundboneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoongarlic powder
1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
1 teaspoonpaprika
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 tablespoonbutter
4cloves garlic
minced
1 cuptomatoes
diced
2 cupsspinach
chopped, optional
2 cupsheavy cream
½ cupsParmesan cheese
shredded or grated
salt
pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
Step 2
Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve











