Creamy Chicken Spinach Fettuccine with Broccoli
Creamy Chicken Spinach Fettuccine with Broccoli is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and adaptable to suit your taste preferences. The luscious fettuccine is enveloped in a savory sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, delivering a satisfying meal that will impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Turkey bacon (substitute for regular turkey bacon)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced chicken breasts until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and turkey bacon, and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring in Parmesan cheese; let simmer until thickened.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Fold in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg