Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta
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By Caliana
Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta
15 steps
Prep:15minCook:25min
Updated at: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:54:37 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
40
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1208.8 kcal (60%)
Total Fat64.4 g (92%)
Carbs81.9 g (31%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein72.7 g (145%)
Sodium878.6 mg (44%)
Fiber3.8 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
200gpasta
penne or fettuccine works well
2boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
to taste
pepper
1 tspgarlic powder
1 Tbspolive oil
2cloves garlic
minced
1 cupheavy cream
or use half cream, half milk
½ cupgrated parmesan cheese
2 handfulsbaby spinach
½ tspchili flakes
optional
parmesan
for topping
Fresh parsley
or basil, for garnish, optional
Instructions
Pasta
Step 1
Boil a large pot of water and add a tbsp of salt.
Step 2
Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
Step 3
Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
Chicken
Step 4
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 5
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 6
Add chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Step 7
Remove from pan, let rest a minute, then slice into strips.
Sauce
Step 8
In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 9
Pour in the cream and let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Step 10
Stir in parmesan cheese and a splash of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
Step 11
Add baby spinach and stir until wilted.
Step 12
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
Combine and Serve
Step 13
Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce.
Step 14
Toss everything together to coat. Add more pasta water if it looks too thick.
Step 15
Plate the pasta and top with extra parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.
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