Description
This creamy chicken pasta recipe is the perfect comfort meal, combining tender chicken and pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the chopped spinach and Italian seasoning, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet, mixing until the pasta is well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in Italian dressing before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: chicken pasta recipes, creamy chicken pasta, comfort meals, easy chicken pasta, fettuccine recipes, Italian comfort food