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Chicken and Spinach Pasta

This Cheesy Chicken and Spinach Pasta is a quick one pan, 30-minute meal packed with easy and delicious ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo pasta, easy dinner, one pan dinner, one pan pasta
Servings: 6
Author: Olivia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon EACH salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups dry penne noodles I used Barilla gluten free
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet that can be fitted with a lid. Add the cubed chicken, minced garlic, and spices to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken has browned. (it doesn't have to be cooked through)
  • Stir in the broth, heavy cream, penne pasta and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover. Allow the pasta to cook for 12 minutes.
  • Uncover the pasta and stir well. If needed, cook the pasta for an additional 2-3 minutes until tender. Once your noodles are cooked, remove them from the heat and stir in the spinach. You may need to do this a little at a time as it wilts.
  • Add the heavy cream, butter, and parmesan. Stir until the cheese has melted and a sauce has formed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 1/4 cup | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 917mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g