Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

This creamy garlic chicken pasta recipe is loaded with chicken and pasta with a creamy parmesan cheese sauce that the whole family will love. Serve with salad and bread for an easy family dinner recipe. This easy chicken pasta is done in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when you want a delicious dinner but are short on time.

Course Dinner, Pasta

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken pasta with spinach, creamy garlic chicken pasta, garlic chicken pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 999kcal

Author Lauren

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts
1 pound pasta
3 cups spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente and drain the pasta.
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder.
Slice chicken into thin slices horizontally.
In a large skillet over medium high heat add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the sliced chicken, cook chicken until fully cooked. When chicken is cooked remove it from the pan and set it aside to make the cream sauce.
Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons butter and cook for 1 minute. Then add the spinach and cook till almost limp.
Next, add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder. Stir until the cheese is melted
Add the pieces of chicken back into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, pour chicken, spinach, and sauce mixture over the cooked pasta, and mix well.

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