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Chicken and Spinach Artichoke Pasta

One-skillet pasta dish with chicken, spinach, and artichoke coated with a creamy alfredo-style sauce.
Servings 4 -6
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tbsps olive oil divided
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into pieces
  • 1 cup milk or half and half
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 2 15 oz cans quartered artichoke hearts drained
  • 16 oz Ronzoni penne pasta
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste and saute until cooked through. Set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and saute garlic until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Stir in cream cheese and milk and allow to come to a boil. Add spinach and artichokes and cook until the greens start to wilt.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions and drain well, reserving at least one cup of cooking liquid.
  • Add cooked chicken, pasta, and parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. If necessary, add reserved cooking liquid a little at a time to achieve desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

*If using frozen spinach instead of fresh, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out the excess moisture.