Best 2 Creamy Chicken And Spinach Pasta Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
• drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
• return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
• add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
• meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
• serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• 1. heat oil in pan (I prefer cast iron) sprinkle all sides of chicken (I coat quite heavily), fry chicken in hot oil approimately 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. remove from pan and allow to cool. when cool slice diagonally or into whatever size pieces you want. set aside
• 2. in a large pan over medium heat, melt butter, saute green onions (I save about a 1/4 cup out for garnish), red pepper, spinach, and sundried tomatoes until just turning tender.
• 3. reduce heat add milk, cream,chicken soup,salt, basil, black and white pepper, garlic powder, blackened seasoning, adobe sauce and chicken. heat through and stir in parmesan to cheese to thicken. (if this is not thick enough you can thicken with a small amount of cornstarch dissolved in small amount of water)
• 4. pour over hot pasta and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and green onions. ENJOY