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How to Make Creamy Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that is quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than this creamy chicken, mushroom, and spinach pasta recipe. This dish is the perfect combination of flavors and textures, with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach all coated in a rich and creamy sauce. Whether you're preparing a weeknight dinner for your family or hosting a dinner party with friends, this pasta dish is sure to impress.

The star of this recipe is the cream...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds chicken tenders, patted dry
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 24 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl or a deep platter.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Season tenders with salt and pepper; place in hot oil and cook until lightly brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on other side until light brown, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add mushrooms and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and mustard. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes. Return chicken tenders to skillet and submerge them in broth mixture. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and place on top of cooked pasta.
  • Continue to cook sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cream. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.

    • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 610mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 642mg

    Categories

    Creamy recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Mushroom recipes
    Spinach recipes
    Pasta recipes