Prep
12 min
Cook
24 min
Total
36 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Italian-American
Calories
590
The Story
Why this recipe belongs in your week
Creamy spinach artichoke chicken pasta turns the flavors of warm spinach-artichoke dip into a real dinner: golden chicken, tender pasta, garlicky greens, artichokes, parmesan, and a silky cream sauce. It feels cozy and a little elevated without turning into a complicated project.
Cubby helps turn that saved dinner idea into a real weeknight plan. Save the recipe, check what pasta, garlic, and parmesan are already in the kitchen, and let the grocery list focus on the fresh pieces that make it work.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts, drained
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Cook the recipe
Step 1
Sear the chicken
Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then rest and slice.
Step 2
Boil the pasta
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 3
Saute the greens
Saute garlic, spinach, and artichokes in the skillet until the spinach wilts and everything smells savory.
Step 4
Make it creamy
Stir in cream, parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water until smooth and glossy.
Step 5
Toss and finish
Toss pasta through the sauce, top with sliced chicken, and finish with extra parmesan and black pepper.
Save it before it disappears
Cook this from Cubby tonight.
Send the recipe to Cubby, add it to your meal plan, check what you already have, and turn the rest into a grocery list.
Chef's Tips
Check the pantry before shopping so Cubby only adds the ingredients you actually need.
Save your preferred heat level, pasta shape, or sauce thickness as a note after cooking.
Plan leftovers before serving so an extra portion turns into lunch instead of disappearing in the fridge.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook it fully, cool it quickly, and refrigerate portions for up to four days.
Can I save this recipe to Cubby?
Yes. Use Cubby Cookbook to save the recipe, plan when to cook it, and build the grocery list.
Can I adjust the spice level?
Yes. Start lighter with the spicy ingredient, then add more near the end after tasting.
Nutrition
calories
590
protein
41g
carbohydrates
58g
fat
23g
fiber
5g
sugar
5g
sodium
760mg
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