Chicken Spinach Alfredo
Chicken spinach alfredo is a creamy pasta dish made with chicken breast and spinach. It's easy to make in less than 15 minutes, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 655kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts (2-3 pieces)
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water in a separate pot according to the package instructions.8 ounces pasta
- Thinly slice or dice the chicken into bite sized pieces. Peel and finely dice the onion, and grate the garlic. Wash the spinach.1 pound chicken breasts, 4 garlic cloves, 1 onion, 2 cups spinach
- Warm up olive oil in a larger pot or skillet over medium heat. Add diced or sliced chicken breasts, and cook for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly golden brown on the surface. Remove the chicken from the pot, and set it to the side. Shred or dice the chicken into smaller pieces.1 teaspoon olive oil
- Add diced onion and garlic to the pan, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning, and sauté for another minute.⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add butter to the onion, and melt it. Add flour, and stir to allow the flour and butter to form a paste around the onion.1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Gradually add cream to the onion paste while you stir to incorporate the liquid evenly. A thick sauce will form.1 cup heavy cream
- Add drained cooked pasta, shredded cooked chicken and washed spinach to the creamy sauce.
- Stir to combine the ingredients evenly. Add Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
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Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Serve cold, or reheat on the stove or in a microwave.
- You can replace the heavy cream with milk, cream cheese or creme fraiche if you prefer. Using milk or creme fraiche will significantly reduce the amount of calories in the dish.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables, like sliced peppers, mushrooms, washed kale or small broccoli florets.
- For a quick version of the dish, you can use precooked chicken like rotisserie chicken, or leftover roast chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2525IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 2mg