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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Spaghetti
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Spaghetti with Creamy Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta Sauce

This sdelicious dinner is made with spaghetti and chicken in a creamy artichoke and pesto sauce. It's quick and easy to cook meaning its ideal for a mid-week dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: artichokes, chicken, garlic, lemon, marscapone, pesto, spaghetti, spinach, white onion
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1017.11kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts diced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 300 grams artichoke tnned, drained
  • 400 grams spinach
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 250 grams mascapone
  • Black pepper
  • 400 grams spaghetti fresh
  • 1 lemon juice and zest

Instructions

  • Begin by frying the diced chicken breast in a little oil.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and beginning to brown add the onion to the pan.
  • Fry the chicken and the oil until the onion is translucent and the chicken golden brown.
  • Add the crushed garlic to the pan along with the artichokes and spinach.
  • Fry lightly until the spinach has wilted.
  • Stir through the pesto, followed by the mascapone and a generous helping of black pepper.
  • Turn the heat down low and let the sauce bubble gently.
  • Cook the fresh spaghetti for roughly 4 minutes in boiling water.
  • Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
  • Stir the pasta through the sauce gently and squeeze over the lemon juice.
  • Serve in a large pasta bowl with the lemon zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 1017.11kcal | Carbohydrates: 93.36g | Protein: 71.71g | Fat: 38.88g | Saturated Fat: 19.65g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 207.74mg | Sodium: 523.93mg | Potassium: 1975.12mg | Fiber: 10.81g | Sugar: 5.92g | Vitamin A: 10487.31IU | Vitamin C: 56.17mg | Calcium: 278.58mg | Iron: 6.08mg