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Chicken Florentine Pasta

A comforting skillet pasta that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, garlic, and bright spinach for a balanced, weeknight-friendly meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup pasta, uncooked (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional pinch red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
  • While the pasta cooks, season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Add the spinach to the sauce, letting it wilt down. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  • Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening. Mix until everything is well coated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with a little extra Parmesan on top.