Description
Indulge in the Chicken Pasta recipe of your dreams, a creamy and flavorful dish that promises to impress everyone at your dinner table. This delightful meal features tender chicken, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family gatherings, date nights, or even a cozy evening solo, this easy-to-prepare recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. With its simple yet delicious ingredients, you can create a comforting pasta dish that’s sure to become a weekly favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g fettuccine
- 2 chicken breasts
- 30g butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 100g sun-dried tomatoes
- 70g baby spinach
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt half the butter over high heat and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides. Let rest before shredding.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, cream, parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until thickened.
- Add baby spinach and shredded chicken to the sauce along with cooked fettuccine. Toss until well coated, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately topped with extra parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg