Chicken and pasta in a simple cream sauce get dressed up with fresh spinach and sundried tomatoes.
I learn new things about my family every day. One of the most recent discovery is that they love pasta and cream sauce. Be still my heart. I thought I was the only one! So when I crafted this chicken dish with spinach and sundried tomatoes, I figured there would be plenty for leftovers.
Au contraire, mon frere.
These folks were fighting over the itty bitty that was left. Had I known this, I would have doubled the veggies and pasta. However, I didn’t have double the pasta, so nevermind.
Regardless, this is fantastic supper, featuring chicken.
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cubed
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup sherry
- 2 cups chopped, fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup julienned, sundried tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
- grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over high heat, heat the butter and oil.
- Add the garlic and chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Chicken should be almost cooked through, but still slightly pink inside. Remove to a covered dish with a slotted spoon.
- Add the sherry to the pan, scraping up any bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, allowing the liquid to cook down a bit.
- Add the spinach, cream, tomatoes, and sage. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the spinach is slightly wilted and the sauce has thickened a bit. Do not boil.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Add the chicken and sauce to the drained pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss to blend.
- Serve with grated parmesan.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 15 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6
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Sounds heavenly! I’ve never cooked with sherry before. Would it be with alcohol products in the grocery store? Does brand matter?
Yes, there’s sherry in the liquor department or you can get cooking sherry with the vinegars. Foodies would tell you to get the first, but for the money, I use the second.
That looks so yummy!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for hosting and I don’t think that I can ever have enough chicken recipes.
Thank you for hosting. I’m always looking for new chicken recipes, this is a great idea today!
I shared my oven “fried” chicken this week. I love it and make it several times a month. It does come out nice and crispy.
Oh man, that looks good!! Sounds like something I had a while back at a restaurant, throw in a dab of ricotta on top for extra creaminess and it would be perfect!! Saved to March recipes to try! Thanks for sharing!
Your dish looks great. I love the idea of a chicken recipe link up because we are always looking for new ways to dress up chicken. I’m sharing a curry chicken salad. It’s super quick and easy, but it feels special and it’s a crowd pleaser.
This looks delicious! I’m going to have to try it this next week, I think!
Looks so good! I pinned it so I don’t forget about it. Thanks also for the linky. I added a recipe for a really delicious chicken with mushroom & artichoke sautee!
Your chicken and pasta dish looks delicious! Love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. Thanks for hosting.
I am finding that I am lacking leftovers with just about any dish I server now that I have a 16 year old son. I was just telling my husband last night, when I served a huge dish of chicken and noodles, and had just one small container left for his lunch the next day, “remember when I use to make this and serve it and then the two of us could eat it for lunch for two days?” Welcome to life with a hungry teenage boy I guess!
I bet our brood will love your chicken recipe! Mmmm sundried tomatoes… Thank you for your chicken-inspired link-up. I shared Garbanzo Chicken, a one-casserole dish. Enjoy!
Looks really good!
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