Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 150 Grams Chicken Breast; 75 Grams Fusilli; 50 Grams Spinach; 100 Milliliters Single Cream; 1 Items Garlic Clove; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Pinch Salt; 1 Pinch Black Pepper

A simple yet delicious creamy chicken and spinach pasta dish that's perfect for a quick and comforting meal.

Total time: 30min; 10 prep, 20 cook
Per serving: 775kcal; 53 g protein
Difficulty: Simple
Ingredients: £2.77; average cost

High Protein

Nutrition per serving

This Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta recipe contains 775 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 53g of protein, 60g of carbohydrates, and 36g of fat, making it high in protein.

775kcal

Protein53g

Carbs60g

Fat36g

Fibre: 4.5g
Sugar: 4.6g
Saturated fat: 15.2g
Salt: 0.6g

Method

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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Mince the garlic clove and add it to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the centre, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the single cream, stirring to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together until well coated with the creamy sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy chicken & spinach pasta!

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Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta: questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta?: This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta suitable for meal prep?: Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 53g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta?: The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fusilli, Spinach. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
Is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta healthy?: This recipe contains 775 calories per serving with 53g of protein and is suitable for high protein diets.
What diets is Creamy Chicken & Spinach Pasta suitable for?: This recipe is specifically suited for High Protein diets. It provides 53g of protein per serving.