How to make Creamy Pasta with Chicken Tender Gambian Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is often more affordable and saves prep time.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add grated parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.

Stir in cooked chicken and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens