Pasta with spinach and chicken
Tender, creamy, and nourishing pasta tossed with juicy chicken breast and fresh spinach. A wholesome meal that is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. For the best texture, use a splash of starchy pasta water to create a silky and cohesive sauce.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil2 tbsp
- Garlic3 cloves
- Cooking cream (20%)150 ml
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve half a cup of cooking water before draining.
10 min
100°C
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add the diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and sauté over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
7 min
180°C
- 3
Add minced garlic to the chicken and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until just wilted.
3 min
160°C
- 4
Pour in the cream, add a pinch of ground nutmeg, and simmer gently over low heat for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
2 min
120°C
- 5
Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, add grated parmesan and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed. Mix thoroughly until silky and well-coated, then serve immediately.
2 min
100°C
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 286 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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