Description
A delightful and creamy chicken pasta dish infused with rich pesto and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Optional: pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked chicken and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with pine nuts if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes. Adjust seasoning with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg