Description
Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and al dente pasta in a rich, garlicky sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy weeknights or special occasions, offering a comforting meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. With its inviting aroma and creamy texture, this dish will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Gradually add grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg