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Simple Weeknight Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta

Craving comfort? This easy, creamy chicken spinach pasta recipe is ready in 30 mins! A special weeknight dinner that always satisfies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 665

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/whipping cream
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat the pieces with flour.
  3. Add butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink on the outside. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Return the pan to the heat and let it bubble for about a minute, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the chicken, cream, and spinach to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Reduce the heat if the sauce bubbles excessively or thickens too quickly.
  6. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Pasta Choice: I've learned over the years that while any short pasta works beautifully here, a rigatoni or even a wider fettuccine really grabs onto that beautiful creamy sauce, making

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