Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Spinach and Rigatoni Pasta is a comforting, one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and fresh spinach for a delightful family meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The rich garlic and Parmesan sauce clings to the rigatoni, making each bite incredibly satisfying. With minimal cleanup required and flavors that please both kids and adults, youβll love how easy it is to whip up this delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1Β½ cups heavy cream
- 1ΒΌ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente; reserve ΒΌ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter; season and cook chicken until golden brown.
- SautΓ© garlic in the same skillet; add spinach until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheeses; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Combine cooked rigatoni and chicken into the sauce; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. For a lighter option, substitute rigatoni with zucchini noodles. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for best flavor.