Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

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Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 30, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless chicken, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup of white wine
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 pound of dry pasta
  • 2 cups of fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the onion, garlic and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the oregano, basil, thyme, paprika and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the white wine and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken broth, cream, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the skillet and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked chicken, parsley and pasta to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes more.
  8. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

  • This dish is a great way to use up leftovers and make a delicious meal.
  • The mushrooms add an earthy flavor to the dish.
  • The heavy cream gives the dish a rich, creamy texture.