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Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta – Easy Comfort Food Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

pasta

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta

chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts

seasoning

  • to taste Salt & pepper

flour

  • for dredging Flour (for dredging chicken)

butter

  • 1 tablespoon butter

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

garlic

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

chicken broth

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth

lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

baby spinach

  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
  • Season chicken, dredge lightly in flour, then cook in butter and oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic, broth, lemon juice, Dijon, and seasoning; simmer briefly.
  • Return chicken to pan, add cream and spinach; cook until chicken is done and spinach wilts.
  • Toss with cooked pasta, stir in Parmesan, and season to taste.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan and high-quality cream.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta