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Chicken and Asparagus Spinach

This Chicken and Asparagus Spinach and Artichoke Pasta combines tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and the classic flavors of creamy spinach and artichoke dip. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up at home, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Equipment Needed:
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne, bowtie, or fettuccine
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Season and cook chicken until golden; slice and set aside.
  • Sauté asparagus and spinach in the same skillet.
  • Make the creamy sauce by simmering cream, Parmesan, garlic, and seasonings. Add artichokes.
  • Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Mix in chicken, asparagus, and spinach. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
  • Enjoy this Chicken and Asparagus Spinach and Artichoke Pasta for a comforting yet elegant meal!