Description
Indulge in a rich and satisfying meal with this Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips, hearty pasta, and vibrant spinach come together in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic and Italian seasoning. This dish is perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests with its comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into strips)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions; set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken strips in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Saute garlic in butter, then add broth, cream, Parmesan, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to the sauce, then return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta, toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute kale for spinach or add mushrooms for variation.
- Adjust seasonings to taste and consider a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
