Description
A comforting and creamy garlic chicken pasta dish that is quick to prepare and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Penne pasta: 300 grams (about 10.5 oz)
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces (about 500 grams or 1 lb)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream: 240 ml (1 cup)
- Parmesan cheese: 100 grams, grated (about 1 cup)
- Fresh spinach: 150 grams (about 5 oz)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cooking in olive oil until golden brown.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce by sautéing minced garlic, adding heavy cream, and stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine the spinach, cooked pasta, and sliced chicken with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve the pasta with extra Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh spinach leaves.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta, Quick Dinner, Italian Pasta Recipe