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Spinach Chicken Alfredo Delight

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Spinach Chicken Alfredo Delight is a creamy and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sautéed spinach, and fettuccine tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknights or cozy family dinners.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk (as needed)
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese (and cream cheese if using). Stir until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return chicken to skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
  • Half-and-half or evaporated milk can lighten the sauce.
  • Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Use frozen spinach if fresh isn’t available—just thaw and squeeze out liquid.
  • Use any pasta shape like penne or spaghetti.

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