Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti or linguine
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh spinach
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add spinach and broth: Stir in the fresh spinach and chicken broth. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Combine pasta and chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the drained pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Finish with cheese: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful, quick dinner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
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