Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta
Very easy
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Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta

Prep Time

5 minutes
Prep time

Cooking

17 minutes
Cook time

Calories

751 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Pasta (penne)

2.5 oz

Pasta (penne)

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Baby bella mushrooms (whole)

1 cup

Baby bella mushrooms (whole)

Spinach (fresh)

1/2 cup

Spinach (fresh)

Heavy cream

1/4 cup

Heavy cream

Italian seasoning

1 pinch

Italian seasoning

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Frying pan

recipe

  • Step 1
    In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked through, reserve some pasta water & set aside. Drain the pasta & keep warm.
  • Step 2
    In the meantime, wash & slice the mushrooms into quarters.
  • Step 3
    Pat the chicken dry & slice into strips.
  • Step 4
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt & pepper. Cook for 2-3 mins on all sides, until lightly golden brown.
  • Step 5
    Add the mushrooms & washed spinach leaves into the pan. Stir & continue cooking for another 4-5 min, until the spinach has wilted.
  • Step 6
    Add the heavy cream & a splash of the reserved pasta water. Reduce the heat to low. Stir & simmer for 1-2 min, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Step 7
    Add the drained pasta & Italian seasoning. Stir it all together.
  • Step 8
    Serve the Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta in a bowl. Re-season to taste & enjoy!