Indulgent Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

This Creamy Chicken Florentine Pasta is a quick, rich, and elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken Tenders Slice for ease

For the Pasta

12 ounces Linguine Pasta Can substitute with other pasta types

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For browning chicken
1 tablespoon Butter Enhances richness

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion Chopped
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Kick

1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste

For Thickening

2 tablespoons Flour Whisk constantly to avoid lumps

For Deglazing

½ cup White Wine Dry variety recommended
1 cup Chicken Broth Use low-sodium

For Flavor Enhancement

1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be substituted
½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to taste

For the Greens

2 cups Baby Spinach Wilt slightly in sauce

For the Finishing Touch

½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

skillet
large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Chicken: Pat dry, season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cook Chicken: Heat oil and butter, and cook chicken until golden brown and 160°F internal temperature.
Cook Pasta: In boiling salted water, cook linguine al dente, reserving some pasta water.
Make Sauce: Sauté onion, add garlic and red pepper flakes, then whisk in flour to form a roux.
Finish Sauce: Deglaze with white wine, add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
Combine: Toss linguine with sauce, stir in spinach until wilted, then fold in sliced chicken.
Serve: Plate pasta and finish with Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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