Creamy Chicken Pasta Florentine
Creamy Chicken Pasta Florentine combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, tomatoes, and pasta in a light, creamy wine sauce for an easy weeknight dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb rigatoni penne or rotini pasta
- 10 oz grape tomates
- 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken (breasts, tenders or thighs will work)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup white wine
- 5 oz fresh spinach leaves
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- parmesan cheese (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions then set aside. Meanwhile, slice the grape tomatoes in half. Then, prep the chicken by cutting it into bite size pieces (about 1 inch). Season them with some salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, deep skillet or pot over high heat with the olive oil and butter. Add the chicken in one layer (don't overcrowd the pan - it's best to do two batches if you don't have enough space) and let it brown for 1-2 minutes without stirring. Flip the chicken over and brown the other side, cooking until done all the way through (165º F when taken with a meat thermometer - not pink inside). Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant then add the broth and wine. Bring to a boil stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan as it cooks. Continue simmering for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat a bit to medium-low. Pour in the cream and cook for a couple of minutes to thicken.
- Add the spinach and sliced tomatoes and cook on low until the spinach wilts a little. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and stir in the pasta. Heat it all together for a minute or two then serve topped with some fresh grated parmesan (or pre-grated - we don't judge 😉) and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2172IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
