Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta in Cheesy Garlic Sauce. This delightful one-pot dish brings together tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce that envelops each piece of pasta in flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is a quick and satisfying meal that will please everyone around the table. With its creamy texture and savory taste, it’s a dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- Fresh or frozen spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the onion.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Add spinach (if using) and any additional seasonings. Mix until the spinach wilts.
- Serve hot from the pot, topping with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg