Chicken Spinach Pasta
This chicken spinach pasta combines tender, savory chicken with vibrant, wilted spinach in a simple yet flavorful sauce. The dish is finished with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan, resulting in a bright, hearty meal with a balance of textures—al dente pasta coated in a fragrant, slightly oily sauce and greens that still sing with freshness.
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Calories: 520kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Skillet
- Colander
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts boneless and skinless – 2 pieces
- Fresh spinach roughly chopped – 4 cups
- Garlic finely chopped – 3 cloves
- Pasta spaghetti or fettuccine, cooked al dente – 8 oz
- Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 1/2 lemon
- Parmesan cheese freshly grated – 1/2 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente
- Drain pasta and reserve a small amount of cooking water
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add sliced chicken and cook until lightly golden
- Add garlic and sauté briefly
- Add spinach and cook until wilted
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet
- Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese
- Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce
- Season with salt and pepper before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 650mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg