Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan. This quick and easy dish blends tender chicken, fresh spinach, and zesty lemon into a creamy pasta delight that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a family favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Mix drained pasta with lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Remove from heat, fold in Parmesan cheese until melted slightly. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or swapping spinach for kale. - Whole wheat pasta can be used for an extra nutritional boost. - Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days—reheat gently on the stove.