Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!
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Cuisine: Italian
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
10 ounces dry pasta (any kind)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
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4 cloves garlic minced
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1 cup tomatoes diced
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2 cups spinach chopped, optional
2 cups heavy cream (or 16 oz)
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded or grated
salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
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Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large heavy-duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
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To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
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Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
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Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 Serving | Calories Per Serving: 639 KCAL
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% DAILY VALUE
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Carbohydrates: 41g
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Protein: 28g
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Fat: 41g
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Saturated Fat: 22g
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Cholesterol: 168mg
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Sodium: 281mg
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Potassium: 588mg
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Fiber: 2g
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Sugar: 2g
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Vitamin A: 2621IU
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Vitamin C: 8mg
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Calcium: 185mg
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Iron: 2mg