Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach

A quick weeknight favorite: juicy chicken, garlic, and spinach in a creamy sauce tossed with freshly cooked pasta.

Servings: 4

About 25 min

Ingredients

• 320 g Dry pasta
• 500 g Chicken breast
• 2 pcs garlic cloves
• 100 g Spinach
• 3 dl Cooking cream
• 50 g Hard cheese (grated)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 ml Black pepper
• 1 ml Chili flakes (optional)

Method

1. Cook the pasta according to the time on the package in plenty of salted water.
2. Sauté the chicken pieces in olive oil over high heat until they have a nice color and are cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
3. Lower the heat, add the garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds without letting it brown.
4. Pour in the cream, let it simmer for 3–4 minutes, and stir in the cheese.
5. Fold in the spinach until it just wilts. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
6. Toss the sauce with the freshly cooked pasta and serve immediately.