Description
Creamy chicken pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, rich heavy cream, and perfectly cooked fettuccine into a delightful dish. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. With its luscious sauce and vibrant spinach, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy this satisfying meal together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- Add garlic and spinach: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
- Combine everything: Slice chicken and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to coat with sauce.
- Serve: Plate your creamy chicken pasta, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg