Creamy garlic chicken pasta

Name: Creamy garlic chicken pasta
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ½ lb boneless, cut into bite-size pieces chicken breast; 6 oz dry pasta; 3 cloves, minced garlic; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup grated parmesan; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups spinach; ¼ tsp black pepper

Golden chicken and pasta in a creamy garlic-parmesan sauce.

35 minutes estimated for the original recipe · 2 servings

Dinner

People to serve

Quantities adjust for 1–8 people. For larger portions, use a larger pan or cook in batches; allow extra time. For partial cans, measure that fraction of the contents. Season to taste.

What you’ll need

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chicken breast½ lb boneless, cut into bite-size pieces
pasta6 oz dry
garlic3 cloves, minced
heavy cream½ cup
chicken broth½ cup low-sodium
parmesan¼ cup grated
olive oil1 tbsp
spinach2 cups
black pepper¼ tsp

Water is not counted as a pantry ingredient. Dietary labels refer to the specified ingredients; check packaged products for allergens and suitability.

Let’s cook

Cook pasta according to its package. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a clean plate.
Add garlic to the pan and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth, cream and pepper; simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in spinach until wilted, then parmesan, chicken and pasta. Heat through; loosen with reserved pasta water as needed.

An original recipe, kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on your equipment and preparation pace.

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