Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta {with Tomato & Spinach}

Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

• 10 oz. dry pasta (any kind)
• 1 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 TBSP fresh minced garlic
• 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. paprika
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP butter
• 1/8 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 1 medium tomato diced
• 2 cups fresh spinach chopped (or 1/2 cup canned)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
5. Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
6. Squeeze lemon juice over the dish to taste.
7. Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

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