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Creamy garlic chicken pasta with spinach and cherry tomatoes in a bowl

Monday night favourite

Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken, spinach and cherry tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce

Tender chicken, spinach and cherry tomatoes are tossed through pasta in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce. A comforting family dinner that is ready in 35 minutes.

Serves4
Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
LevelEasy

Method

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, season the chicken. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken for 7-9 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Lower the heat. Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Pour in the cream and stock. Add the Italian herbs and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.

  5. Return the chicken to the pan, add the spinach and stir until wilted. Mix in the Parmesan.

  6. Add the pasta and toss well. Loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, season and serve.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken, spinach and cherry tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce

Serves 4Prep 10 minsCook 25 minsEasy

Ingredients

  • 350g tagliatelle or penne
  • 600g chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 200ml double cream
  • 100ml chicken stock
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 50g grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • Salt and black pepper
Cook's noteFor a lighter sauce, replace half the double cream with extra chicken stock.

Method

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions. Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, season the chicken. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken for 7-9 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat. Add the garlic and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the cream and stock. Add the Italian herbs and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan, add the spinach and stir until wilted. Mix in the Parmesan.
  6. Add the pasta and toss well. Loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water if needed, season and serve.
Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta • The Colleys family recipe collectionServes 4