Description
A creamy, savory pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach over spaghetti. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, season chicken slices with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked spaghetti and toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 34g