Weeknight • Pasta
Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta
A comforting and quick pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a luscious cream sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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Say hello to your new favorite weeknight pasta! This Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta is the definition of comfort food made easy. It’s rich, satisfying, and comes together in one pan (mostly!) with minimal fuss, leaving you more time to enjoy your meal.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine work well)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the uncooked pasta, stir well, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the fresh spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring, until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the onions and garlic.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
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