Creamy Chicken and Spinach PastaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound angel hair or spaghetti pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain and set aside.
2.
Sauté the chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3.
Sauté the onion and garlic:
In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4.
Make the sauce:
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
5.
Add the chicken and cream:
Stir in the cooked chicken and heavy cream.
Bring to a low simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
6.
Stir in the spinach and cheese:
Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.
7.
Season:
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.
Toss with the pasta:
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
Tips:
For a creamier sauce, add an additional 1/4 cup heavy cream.
If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little additional chicken broth.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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