Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta is a quick and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 8 –10 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 chicken breasts cubed
- 1½ –2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning or salt & pepper
- 1 small leek or yellow onion chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 –1¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated parmesan or mizithra cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley and dill minced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with lemon pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the leek, garlic, and green onions for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard. Stir and simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the cream. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh herbs, tossing everything together to coat evenly.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs, lemon zest, or cheese.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add chili flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.