Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, then add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Meanwhile, boil pasta according to package instructions; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with the creamy mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg