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    Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken

    Published: Jan 28, 2018 / 15 Comments

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    Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken - it's just like spinach and artichoke dip but made as dinner!

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    This recipe is my take on a classic chicken alfredo, but with the addition of my favorite green ingredients: spinach and artichoke.  Pretty much everyone loves spinach and artichoke dip, and this recipe is its pasta version.

    spinach and artichoke dip pasta

    Boneless, skinless, lean chicken breast works great in this very creamy spinach artichoke pasta recipe.  And, the homemade alfredo sauce ensures that the chicken breast is juicy and moist as it is generously coated in a silky cheese sauce.

    chicken alfredo with spinach and artichoke

    How to Make Spinach Artichoke Pasta:

    Here is a quick snapshot of the recipe.  Use 2 average size chicken breasts or 1 large chicken breast (it should be a total of 1.5 pounds of chicken). Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make it thinner.   Cook each chicken breast half about 5 minutes on each side, until it's of nice golden color and completely cooked through.  Slice it up!  Make the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream and shredded Mozzarella cheese, then add thawed spinach and chopped up artichokes.  Combine cooked pasta and cooked chicken in this creamy sauce, adjust the seasonings (salt and pepper) and your spinach artichoke pasta is ready!

    easy chicken pasta wish spinach and artichoke

    How do you make this spinach artichoke pasta gluten free?

    Easy! The homemade alfredo sauce in this recipe is already gluten free as it doesn't use any flour - only heavy cream, milk, and cheese. All you have to do is use gluten free pasta in place of regular pasta. I made this recipe with gluten free brown rice penne, and it worked great!

    creamy spinach and artichoke chicken alfredo

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    Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken

    Creamy homemade alfredo sauce, silky and smooth, is so good in this Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken.  All your favorite ingredients from the Spinach and Artichoke Dip but made for dinner! 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 926 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lb chicken breasts (1 or 2 large chicken breasts)
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 oz penne pasta
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 ½ cup Mozzarella cheese , shredded (or Monterey Jack cheese)
    • 14 oz artichoke hearts , drained and chopped
    • 8 oz spinach (frozen and thawed completely and drained)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste

    Instructions 

    • Slice chicken breast in half horizontally (to make it thinner).   Season the chicken generously with salt (½ teaspoon or more) and pepper on both sides.   
    • In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium-high heat (until hot but not smoking) and saute chicken breast for about 5 minutes on each side, until nicely browned. Remove the skillet from heat, cover with the lid, and let the chicken rest, off heat, covered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
    • Bring a large pot of water to boil.  Cook pasta al dente, drain.
    • While the pasta is cooking, in the same skillet that you cooked chicken, add 1 cup of heavy cream until it boils. Immediately add the cheese and stir until melted and nice and creamy. Reduce heat to medium-low, and slowly, in small portions, add milk, constantly stirring, simmering, until nice and creamy consistency is reached.
    • Add cooked pasta to the creamy sauce. Add drained and chopped artichoke hearts and spinach. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced, cooked chicken.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    926
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    51
    g
    78
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    23
    g
    144
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    229
    mg
    76
    %
    Sodium
     
    1370
    mg
    60
    %
    Potassium
     
    1229
    mg
    35
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    54
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    58
    g
    116
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    7615
    IU
    152
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    39.2
    mg
    48
    %
    Calcium
     
    416
    mg
    42
    %
    Iron
     
    3.8
    mg
    21
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Sharon

      May 30, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      This was so delicious. However, when I made it, the mozzarella clumped with the spinach. I removed the clumps, added more spinach and added cream cheese as a substitute. So good!!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Adding spinach sounds so good!

        Reply
    2. Betty Bennett

      December 02, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 03, 2018 at 3:38 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Riley Marcus

      February 27, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Tried the dish with chicken and absolutely loved it. Decided to experiment a little and use quail instead, same results. This recipe is fantastic thanks a lot Julia! You can even cook in batch and reheat to eat later.

      Reply
    4. Gim

      November 01, 2017 at 1:58 am

      Came across this recipe of yours that I made a couple years ago. Made it again tonight and found myself going back for a little more...and then a little more....and a little more. Love this recipe Julia!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 06, 2017 at 12:18 am

        Thank you, Gim! I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. jason

      December 07, 2016 at 10:05 am

      this was so good. i made my two partners make it while i sat back and watched. had a blast!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 17, 2016 at 7:31 pm

        So glad you liked it! It's nice to have someone else to cook for you, isn't it?

        Reply
    6. Sarah

      October 15, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Would using fresh spinach throw the cooking/flavors?

      Reply
    7. ZsuzsiCica

      August 13, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Julia!
      Awesome recipe.
      Could I freeze the leftovers, you think? And if so, how long would it be ok in the freezer?
      Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Christy

      July 04, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      We enjoyed the Spinach, artichoke, chicken Alfredo

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 06, 2016 at 6:53 pm

        Thank you, Christy!

        Reply
    9. Daniela

      September 20, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      How amazing is this?
      Classic pasta with a wonderful twist and a mouthwatering combination of flavors.
      Pinned!

      Reply
    10. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      September 18, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      LOVE this pasta--it's so unique yet so classic!

      Reply

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