Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Spinach, Chicken Pasta that offers a delightful blend of savory flavors and creamy textures. This one-pot recipe features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, complemented by vibrant spinach and your choice of pasta. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish comes together effortlessly, leaving you with minimal clean-up and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 8 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or linguine)
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from pot.
- In the same pot, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in pasta, enough water to cover (approximately 4 cups), and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until pasta is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Return chicken to the pot along with fresh spinach; stir until spinach wilts and everything is coated in sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating grilled shrimp or turkey instead of chicken. Experiment with different types of cheese to customize your creamy sauce.