Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken pasta dish that is perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and slice it into strips.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add spinach and cooked pasta, tossing to combine.
- Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: marry me chicken pasta, creamy chicken pasta, romantic dinner pasta