Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Chicken Alfredo Spinach Pasta, where tender chicken and fresh spinach meet perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. This delightful dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but also versatile enough for any occasion—from busy weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. With its irresistible flavors and satisfying texture, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté spinach and garlic in the same skillet until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Add butter and cream; simmer before gradually stirring in Parmesan until smooth.
- Return chicken and pasta to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg