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Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce

This creamy chicken and spinach recipe is an easy one-pan meal that will impress your family or dinner guest.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 584

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta (fresh, bowtie or rotini)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (1 lb) (.45 kg) large chicken breasts, cut diagonally to make 4 fillets
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/2 large red pepper, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or 10 % cream
  • 2 cup spinach, roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup fresh basil

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente; and drain. If cooking fresh pasta, add pasta to boiling water, and allow to cook for about 1 minute, until it rises to the top.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season cut chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is no longer pink. Transfer to a plate to let a rest.
  3. Over medium heat, add butter, shallots, and red pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for about 1minute, long enough for the aroma to release from the garlic. Add the cream, and chicken broth, then simmer for about 2-4 minutes, then add salt and pepper to season.
  4. Add and stir in spinach, and parmesan cheese. Once cheese is melted, add the chicken. Simmer for about a minute to allow chicken to warm in sauce and sauce has thickened to consistency your desire. 
  5. Serve with pasta, rice or on it's own with a side veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 13gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3313IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg

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