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Ultimate Chicken Pasta


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A rich and creamy chicken pasta dish with unique flavors, perfect for adventurous home chefs.


Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

12 oz pasta

1 cup cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 cup fresh spinach

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil for cooking

Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes


Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil and cook chicken until golden brown, then set aside.

Boil pasta as directed and reserve a cup of pasta water.

Sauté garlic and tomatoes, then add cream and broth to the skillet.

Return chicken to skillet, add Parmesan and pasta, and mix well.

Fold in spinach, using pasta water if needed.

Notes

Substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier sauce.

Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg