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Creamy Pesto Chicken & Spinach Pasta

After a long day, nothing is more comforting than a delicious, homemade dinner that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cooked or rotisserie chicken
  • 4 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 3 Tablespoons Pesto
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 8 Ounces Cooked Pasta
  • Parmesan Cheese to garnish
  • Optional: Dash of Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • To heat a nonstick pan or cast iron pan on medium heat. Bring a pot of water on the boil to make the pasta.
  • Heat butter and chicken until melted.
  • After butter has melted and the chicken is warmed, chop the chicken and add half the spinach to your pan.
  • Stir spinach every once in a while until it becomes wilted (1-2 min).
  • Stir in the remaining spinach until it is wilted (another 2-3 minutes).
  • After spinach has wilted, add heavy whip cream, salt, pesto, and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the pasta with the sauce once it is cooked. Toss the mixture well.
  • Garnish pasta with Parmesan Cheese. Red pepper flakes can be added if you like.