Description
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach is a comforting one-pot dish that blends tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is not only simple but also family-friendly. With just one pot to clean up, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time on dishes. Customize it with your favorite pasta or vegetables to make it truly your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to the pot and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add spinach to the pot and stir until wilted (2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add pasta directly into the pot and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg