Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
A comforting creamy garlic pasta tossed with seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and spinach for a quick family-friendly dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dry pasta any kind
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 2 cups spinach chopped, optional
- 2 cups heavy cream or 16 oz
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or grated
- salt to taste (for sauce)
- black pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink inside; remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the butter to the same skillet, then add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and (if using) chopped spinach; cook 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes are softened and the spinach is wilted.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice or cube the cooked chicken, return it to the skillet along with the drained pasta, and toss to coat everything in the sauce; heat through and serve.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
- Kitchen Knife
Notes
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Spinach is optional; omit if desired.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.