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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta
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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

A deliciously creamy chicken and spinach pasta dish with garlic and parmesan, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

10 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

4

Serves

690

Calories

Macros · per serving

35g protein

60g carbs

30g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 500 g chicken breast
  • 350 g penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 150 g spinach
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 50 g parmesan cheese
  • 1 onion
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste
  • 200 ml chicken broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.

  2. 2

    While the pasta is cooking, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and finely chop the onion.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides and fully cooked, about 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. 6

    Add the spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted.

  7. 7

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, combining it with the sauce and spinach. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

  9. 9

    Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, mixing until it melts into the sauce. Serve immediately.

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