Description
A delightful dish of juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach enveloped in a creamy sauce over pasta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add your pasta and cook until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, but reserve a cup of pasta water for the sauce if needed later.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Season your chicken with salt and pepper, and sear for about 6-7 minutes per side until it’s a golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow it to rest.
- Sauté Flavors: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, allowing the garlic to become fragrant, perfuming your kitchen with its warm aroma.
- Add Spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach, stirring swiftly until it wilts, about a minute.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, mixing in the grated Parmesan and dried basil. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens to a luxurious consistency.
- Combine with Chicken and Pasta: Slice the rested chicken into juicy pieces and return it to the skillet. Add your drained pasta, tossing everything gently until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
You can prepare the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken in advance for a quick meal. Customize with mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy sauce, Italian, romantic dinner