Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Tender chicken strips, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach smothered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce over ziti pasta—pure comfort in every bite!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot for Pasta
- Tongs or Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts sliced
- salt, pepper, and paprika to season chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 8 oz ziti or rigatoni pasta cooked
- crushed red pepper flakes & parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in oil and butter until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Stir in spinach and let wilt. Return chicken to the pan and simmer until cooked through.
- Step 4: Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat in sauce.
- Step 5: Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version. Add mushrooms or peas for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg