Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

A quick, comforting weeknight easy chicken pasta dish that comes together in minutes and is always a hit with the whole family.

A plate of creamy chicken with cherry tomatoes, spinach and spaghetti

This Easy Chicken Pasta is one of those recipes I turn to on busy nights when I want something quick, satisfying, and simple. Tender chicken, sautéed onions and garlic, cherry tomatoes, and spinach all simmer together in a creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly. It is comforting, fresh, and so easy to make with ingredients you probably already have at home.

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Easy Chicken Pasta Ingredients

(4 Servings)

• 1 lb chicken breast tenders, cut into small cubes

• Paprika

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 2 handfuls of fresh spinach

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 box spaghetti (or any pasta you like)

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Easy Chicken Pasta Instructions:

1. Prepare and season the chicken- Cube the chicken tenders into bite-size pieces. Season generously with paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Cook the chicken- Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sauté until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan after 11 minutes and set aside.

3. Sauté the aromatics- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until softened.Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4. Build the sauce- Add the chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir on low heat until the sauce comes together.

5. Simmer everything together- Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Stir to coat in the sauce, cover, and let everything simmer on low for about 6 minutes.

6. Cook the pasta- In a separate pot, boil the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

7. Serve- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over the pasta or toss it all together. Serve warm.

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Yasi presenting a delicious chicken pasta dish, elegantly plated with a creamy sauce and vibrant vegetables.

This Easy Chicken Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal when you want something quick, comforting, and full of flavor. It comes together in one pan and is always a family favorite.

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