Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, spinach, and fettuccine, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Florentine Fettuccine, Chicken Pasta, Italian Dinner