Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add the Italian seasoning and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken and fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet, mixing everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms to the sauce.
- To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg