Description
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta into a delightful dish your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli works well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup mozzarella and 1 cup cheddar)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Add Garlic & Spinach: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and fresh spinach; sauté until fragrant and wilted.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and gradually add shredded cheese until melted into a smooth sauce.
- Combine Everything: Return cooked chicken to skillet along with drained pasta; toss gently until well-coated in sauce.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate generous portions of Cheesy Chicken Pasta, garnishing as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg