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    Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

    Published: November 7, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read the disclosures and disclaimers page for details.

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    This creamy chicken and spinach pasta makes the perfect mid-week meal. It’s filling and delicious with a gorgeous creamy texture. The recipe is ideal for lunch or dinner and it’s also perfect for meal prepping.

    Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta on Plate

    This recipe uses chicken breasts that are seasoned and baked. They are then combined with a creamy sauce made with crème fraiche, some spinach and rigatoni pasta.

    This creamy chicken spinach pasta is a balanced meal that is perfect for all the family. My younger daughter who is a very fussy eater, loves this recipe so if you have children, they will probably love this recipe too.

    The recipe is quick, easy and you can prepare this dish in under 30 minutes so if you have a busy schedule and need something you can rustle up quickly then give this recipe a try.

    Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

    Ingredients for Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

    • 2 chicken breast fillets – I use medium or large fillets.
    • ½ teaspoon salt – optional
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper - optional
    • 1 teaspoon garlic granules – seasoning to add flavour to the chicken.
    • 1 teaspoon onion granules – seasoning to add flavour to the chicken.
    • ¾ teaspoon paprika – seasoning to add flavour and colour to the chicken.
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil – or any oil of choice.
    • 1 small onion onion – finely chopped.
    • 2 cloves garlic – finely chopped.
    • 150g cherry tomatoes – you can use any tomatoes though I prefer cherry tomatoes. You can also use tinned tomatoes.
    • 250g young spinach – raw weight.
    • 160g crème fraiche – you can use half fat crème fraiche if you want to lower the calories.
    • 250g rigatoni pasta – dry weight. You can also use penne.
    • 50g cheddar cheese – grated. I use mature cheddar for a stronger flavour. You can also use parmesan.

    How to Make Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

    1. Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with the salt, black pepper, garlic granules, onion granules and paprika. You can season and leave the chicken to rest in the fridge overnight for better flavour but it’s not vital.

    2. Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray and bake for 20 - 25 minutes on until cooked through. Allow to cool then chop the chicken into smaller pieces.

    3. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Drain the pasta in a sieve and set aside.

    4. To a frying pan, add the cooking oil and cook the onions, garlic and tomatoes for 5 minutes on a medium heat. When the tomatoes become soft, add the spinach and cook until they wilt. Mix in the creme fraiche then mix in the chopped chicken and pasta. Serve and spinkle with a little cheese.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 482kcal | Fat: 14.8g | Saturates: 6.8g | Carbs: 52.5g | Sugar: 7.4g | Fibre: 4.0g | Protein: 34.8g | Salt 0.62g

    Storage

    This recipe can last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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    Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

    This creamy chicken and spinach pasta makes the perfect mid-week meal. It’s filling and delicious with a gorgeous creamy texture.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Yield: 4 servings
    Calories: 482kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium chicken breast fillets
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
    • 1 teaspoon onion granules
    • ¾ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or any oil of choice.
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic fined chopped
    • 150g cherry tomatoes halved or tinned tomatoes
    • 250g young spinach raw
    • 160g crème fraiche
    • 250g rigatoni pasta dry weight
    • 50g cheddar cheese or parmesan grated

    Instructions

    • Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with the salt, black pepper, garlic granules, onion granules and paprika. You can season and leave the chicken to rest in the fridge overnight for better flavour but it’s not vital.
    • Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray and bake for 20 - 25 minutes on until cooked through. Allow to cool then chop the chicken into smaller pieces.
    • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Drain the pasta in a sieve and set aside.
    • To a frying pan, add the cooking oil and cook the onions, garlic and tomatoes for 5 minutes on a medium heat. When the tomatoes become soft, add the spinach and cook until they wilt. Mix in the creme fraiche then mix in the chopped chicken and pasta. Serve and spinkle with a little cheese.

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    1. Sarah

      December 07, 2021 at 10:00 am

      I don’t normally comment on recipes but this pasta dish was very nice. I wasn’t sure about the spinach as I’m not a fan of it but combined with the pasta, I actually enjoyed spinach for once.

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