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Creamy Chicken Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Easy Creamy Chicken Spinach Mushroom Pasta (30 Minutes)

Christie Lai
Tender chicken, spinach, and mushrooms are tossed with chewy rotini in a rich, creamy sauce. This easy chicken spinach mushroom pasta is ready in just 30 minutes. Every bite is creamy, savory, and packed with tender vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories per serving 960 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups heavy cream 36% M.F
  • 2.5 cups white button mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2.5 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then slice them against the grain into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and season with 2 teaspoons of salt. Boil the rotini for 1 minute less than the package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until browned on the edges and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same pan. Add the mushrooms in a even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become softened and golden. Sauté the garlic for 10 seconds.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water. Gently simmer until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Stir the baby spinach into the sauce until just wilted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the rotini and cooked chicken, then toss until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 960kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1629mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5132IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 4mg