Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this decadent yet lighter creamy chicken pasta dish! Tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach are tossed in a luscious blue cheese sauce, all served over perfectly cooked pasta. A quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. This lower-fat recipe is surprisingly rich and satisfying!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 745.1 kcal
Protein 95g
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How to Make Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until their juices evaporate and they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cooked chicken and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and crumbled blue cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, stirring frequently. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

45g

Carbs

30g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce?

Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce?

Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce has approximately 745.1 calories per serving, with about 95 g protein, 30 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chicken Mushroom And Spinach Pasta With Blue Cheese Sauce are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Spinach, Blue Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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