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Creamy Spinach Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Experience the ultimate creamy spinach chicken alfredo pasta! Loaded with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 986

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoon garlic puree
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 oz baby spinach
  • 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoon parsley flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Cook bowtie noodles according to package directions, then drain.
  2. While noodles cook, cut chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add butter to the skillet.
  5. Once butter melts, add garlic puree to the skillet and stir well.
  6. Add chicken breast chunks to the skillet.
  7. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on the chicken breast chunks.
  8. Continue cooking chicken, stirring and flipping occasionally, until both sides are nicely browned.
  9. Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir well.
  10. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for a few minutes to thicken the liquid.
  11. Add spinach to the skillet and stir well.
  12. Continue cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  13. Add cooked bowtie noodles to the skillet and stir well.
  14. Add shredded Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir well.
  15. Remove the skillet from heat.
  16. Sprinkle with parsley flakes, if desired.
  17. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 986kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 51gFat: 74gSaturated Fat: 45gCholesterol: 305mgSodium: 770mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that if I don't have bowtie pasta on hand, penne or even fettuccine works beautifully here, catching all that lovely sauce.
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