Creamy Chicken Spinach Fettuccine with Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Spinach Fettuccine with Broccoli is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce that clings to fettuccine pasta. The addition of broccoli not only boosts the nutritional value but also adds vibrant color and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Pour in heavy cream and whole milk; stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted (about 2 minutes). Return cooked fettuccine and chicken to the skillet; toss gently until everything is well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg