Description
Chicken Florentine Pasta is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With its satisfying flavors and quick preparation, you’ll be serving up a gourmet meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add spinach and stir until wilted (2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently while stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add cooked pasta and sautéed chicken back into the skillet; toss to combine thoroughly.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg