Description
Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta is a comforting and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a luscious sauce inspired by the classic spinach dip. This delightful pasta takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The rich flavors of cream cheese and garlic meld perfectly with al dente pasta, creating a satisfying meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a unique twist. Serve with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pasta (penne or rotini)
- Fresh spinach
- Cream cheese
- Garlic
- Sour cream
- Shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pan to rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes). Reduce heat, then stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add sour cream and shredded cheese to the skillet, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and sliced chicken until evenly coated with sauce. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg