Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., pappardelle or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese; stir until creamy.
- Slice the chicken and return it to the pot, ensuring even distribution.
- Toss everything together thoroughly and serve warm.
Notes
Using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor, particularly chicken and spinach. Make sure to let the sauce simmer and avoid rushing the addition of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg