Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Fresh Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, if using. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and combine.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and wilted spinach This Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Pasta is comfort food at its best!
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Fresh Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, if using. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and combine.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#chickenalfredo #spinachpasta #creamypasta #easychickenrecipes #weeknightmeals #comfortfood #parmesanpasta #pastadinner #homecookedmeals #fettuccinealfredo #spinachrecipes #creamyalfredo #simpledinners #garlicpasta #onepanmeals #heartymeals #easycomfortfood #cheesylove #quickpasta #italianinspired
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and wilted spinach This Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Pasta is comfort food at its best!
Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Pasta
Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Fresh Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, if using. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and combine.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 590 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#chickenalfredo #spinachpasta #creamypasta #easychickenrecipes #weeknightmeals #comfortfood #parmesanpasta #pastadinner #homecookedmeals #fettuccinealfredo #spinachrecipes #creamyalfredo #simpledinners #garlicpasta #onepanmeals #heartymeals #easycomfortfood #cheesylove #quickpasta #italianinspired
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and wilted spinach This Chicken and Spinach Alfredo Pasta is comfort food at its best!
