Description
this creamy ground chicken spinach pasta is a quick and comforting weeknight dinner that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and a silky sauce in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente
2. reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then drain pasta
3. heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent
4. add garlic and cook until fragrant
5. add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no pink remains
6. pour in heavy cream and chicken broth and simmer until slightly thickened
7. stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes until smooth
8. add spinach and cook until wilted
9. add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed
10. season to taste and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
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