Description
A delicious creamy chicken pasta dish that’s quick and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- to taste Freshly grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you’ve got 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides of each piece with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, then cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until it’s cooked through, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until it’s nice and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium. Let the sauce cook for about 3-5 minutes, letting it gently bubble until it thickens up a bit.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken up into strips.
- Season the sauce with some salt & pepper, then add in the chicken and spinach, letting it warm through for a minute or two.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add in a splash of the hot pasta water prior to draining it.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce (add the pasta back to the pot it was cooked in and pour the skillet contents into the pot).
- Serve immediately with parmesan cheese over top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg