Chicken Spinach Pasta
Chicken Spinach Pasta is a creamy dish made with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta gluten-free or whole wheat
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 ounces dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (165°F internal temperature). Remove and let rest, then slice.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and add spinach. Cook until the sauce thickens and spinach wilts.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken into the sauce.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and black pepper, then serve your Chicken Spinach Pasta.
Notes
- You can use dairy-free milk and cheese alternatives.