Description
Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta is a deliciously creamy dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce. This easy recipe offers a comforting meal that’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings with friends. With its delightful flavors and visually appealing presentation, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken pieces along with minced garlic until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to achieve a creamy consistency; add parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing gently to coat noodles in sauce.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the creamy indulgence of Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 380g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg