Quick & Easy Creamy Chicken Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Step 1

Season sliced chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, garlic powder and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot filled with water, season with 2 tsp salt. Boil pasta until al dente according to packet instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and set aside. Strain cooked pasta.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium heat. Sauté minced garlic. Cook chicken until halfway cooked.

Step 4

Then melt butter and toss in mushrooms. Cook until they’re soft and browned on the edges.

Step 5

Stir in heavy cream and reserved pasta water and let this simmer on low-medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Mix in baby spinach and cook until they have softened. Remove the pan of sauce off the heat.

Step 7

Mix in the cooked pasta and serve hot.