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One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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Follow this simple recipe to make a flavorful one-pan pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne work well)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the uncooked pasta directly to the skillet. Add enough water to just cover the pasta, about 3 to 4 cups. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook according to package directions for al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Once the pasta is nearly done, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the fresh spinach and stir until the spinach wilts into the sauce, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with the heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a less rich sauce, substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save cooking time on the meat.

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