Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, pasta, and a creamy butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs
- Pasta (such as Penne or Fusilli)
- Butter
- Garlic (Minced)
- Heavy Cream
- Chicken Broth
- Parmesan Cheese
- Spinach (Optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet, and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper, until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Set the chicken aside to rest on a cutting board.
- Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, absorbing the broth flavor.
- Create a creamy sauce by stirring in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Combine the chicken with the pasta and sauce, mixing gently.
- Add spinach if using, folding it in until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips and customization ideas included. Avoid overcooking the chicken for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg