Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta
Creamy Chicken Spinach Pasta is a quick and comforting dinner made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce.Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.Serve with parmesan for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly golden and no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
- Remove pan from heat. Add garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Return to heat and simmer briefly, scraping up browned bits.
- Add chicken, cream, and spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
- Drain pasta and combine with sauce. Stir in parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
You can add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Serve with garlic bread or a light salad for a complete meal.