Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta with Tomato and Spinach

Name: Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta with Tomato and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast; 10 oz dry pasta; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 2 cups chopped spinach (optional); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp paprika; salt and black pepper, to taste

This creamy garlic chicken pasta is a comforting weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, spinach, and a silky Parmesan cream sauce. It comes together with simple ingredients and delivers a rich, satisfying bowl of pasta that feels restaurant-worthy without much effort.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast
16 oz
dry pasta
10 oz
diced tomatoes
1 cup
chopped spinach (optional)
2 cups
garlic, minced
4 cloves
heavy cream
2 cups
Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
0.5 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
salt and black pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Season evenly with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.