Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta

Serves 4 Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients


  • 300g tagliatelle
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • Knob of unsalted butter
  • 2 large skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thick strips
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 250ml double cream
  • 100g frozen peas
  • Zest 1 lemon
  • 50g semi-dried cherry tomatoes
  • 150g baby spinach leaves
  • A generous pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
Bring a large pot of well salted water to the boil.
2
Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat and, when foaming, fry the chicken for about 4–6 minutes or until cooked through.
3
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and return to the saucepan to keep warm.
4
Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for a minute. Reduce the heat a little and stir through the cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to reduce a little.
5
Get the peas and lemon zest in and stir though followed by the sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Gently ease into the sauce, until the spinach has wilted.
6
Season well and add the contents of the pan to the drained pasta. Toss well and serve straightaway.