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Ultimate Creamy Spinach Chicken Alfredo Pasta

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta with Alfredo Sauce, topped with grilled chicken pieces.
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Make a rich, restaurant-style pasta dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken, wilted spinach, and a luxurious homemade Alfredo sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for 3 minutes to slightly reduce.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and fully incorporated. Stir in the nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts down completely, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired creaminess.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • To prevent the Alfredo sauce from separating, always keep the heat on low when adding the cheese and avoid boiling the sauce once the cheese is incorporated.
  • For a deeper flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-shredded varieties.
  • You can substitute penne or linguine for fettuccine if preferred.

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