Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach is a delightful one-pot dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in no time. This easy recipe features tender diced chicken simmered in a luscious creamy sauce, complemented by fresh spinach for a nutritious boost. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this pasta dish requires minimal cleanup and delivers satisfying flavors that everyone will love. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a heartwarming meal that impresses family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh spinach (as desired)
- Pasta of choice (enough to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice the chicken and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add your pasta and enough water or broth to cover; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- When the pasta is nearly cooked, fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg