**Irresistibly Creamy Chicken Pasta with Spinach**

**Ingredients:**
– 4 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into tender pieces
– 2 cups of bowtie pasta, perfectly cooked
– 3 generous cups of fresh spinach
– 2 cups of rich chicken broth
– 1 ½ cups of velvety heavy cream
– 2 cups of gooey, shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 teaspoons of aromatic minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon of flavorful onion powder
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon of smoky paprika
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– 1 teaspoon of pepper
– 1 tablespoon of canola oil

**Instructions:**

1. Begin by boiling the bowtie pasta in a medium saucepan until it reaches that perfect tender texture.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken, and cook it until it’s golden brown and cooked through. Once ready, set the chicken aside to let the flavors rest.
3. In the same skillet, toss in the fresh spinach and aromatic minced garlic. Stir them together and let them cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt and infuse the garlic’s flavor into the dish.
4. Pour in the rich chicken broth and luscious heavy cream while stirring continuously. Enhance the mixture with onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, creating a symphony of flavors.
5. As the dish comes to life, sprinkle in the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Lower the heat and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring for about 10 minutes until it thickens and the cheeses melt into a creamy delight.
6. Finally, remove the pot from the heat and fold in the tender chicken, ensuring every piece is enveloped in that luscious sauce.

Dive into this creamy, flavorful pasta dish that promises to be an unforgettable meal! Enjoy every indulgent bite!

Creamy Chicken and Spinach pasta

Creamy Chicken and Spinach pasta
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts sliced
  • 2 cups of bowtie pasta
  • 3 cups of spinach
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
  • 2 cups of shredded mozzarella
  • ​1 cup of shredded parmesan
  • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of canola oil

Instructions

    In a medium saucepan pan boil the pasta until tender. Using a large skillet, cook the chicken completely, then set it aside. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium he. Add the spinach and the garlic and stir. Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Next, pour in the broth and heavy cream,m continustirringir; add the onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.​   Then sprinkle in the mozzarella and Parmesan. Bring it down to a simmer, heat, and continue to stir for 10 minutes. Lastly, take the pot off the heat and add the chicken.

 

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