Description
This delicious Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and artichoke hearts in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and cook until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Combine everything: Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan to the skillet, stirring until well coated in sauce.
- Serve hot: Plate your Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken with your favorite spices before cooking.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg