Chicken Alfredo

Creamy Alfredo sauce coats tender chicken breast and spaghetti, brightened with fresh spinach and served with classic garlic bread for a satisfying and easy Italian meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• quick
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 15 ounce Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 garlic bread (store-bought)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the 1 pound spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
2. While the pasta cooks, season the 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast pieces with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Pour in the 1 jar Alfredo sauce and stir to combine. Gently fold in the 1 cup fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
5. While assembling the pasta, bake the 1 loaf store-bought garlic bread according to package directions, usually 5-8 minutes.
6. Serve the comforting chicken Alfredo immediately with slices of garlic bread.

Notes

For added flavor, a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese can be added before serving. Leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk or broth to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 39.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.1 g
• Fat: 28.5 g
• Fiber: 3.2 g
• Sodium: 880 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.2 g
• Sugar: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 98 mg