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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: gluten-free

Description

A delicious creamy garlic chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine (cooked al dente)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain pasta and reserve a small amount of cooking water.
  3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  4. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked.
  6. Remove chicken and slice into strips.
  7. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens.
  10. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  11. Toss cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce.
  12. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
  13. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • This dish is best served immediately.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg