Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

If you have been in the mood for a chicken dinner that is creamy and delicious that your whole family will love, this is perfect for you. Everything from the juicy chicken breast all the way to the healthy spinach gives this dish so much flavour.

Ingredients

• 1 packet of pasta (any kind)

• 5 boneless skinless chicken breast

• 1 teaspoon braai salt with garlic

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Marina lighthouse salt & pepper  to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 4 cloves garlic minced

• 1 cup tomatoes diced

• 2 cups spinach chopped, optional

• 2 cups heavy cream 

• 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded or grated


Instructions

• Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions.

• Season both sides of chicken breasts with braai salt with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

• Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

• To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.

• Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

• Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!



Adapt from: https://gimmedelicious.com/creamy-garlic-chicken-pasta/