If you love spinach artichoke dip (and doesn't everybody?), you're going to love this spinach artichoke chicken pasta. It has been on my list of recipes to make for at least 5 years and for some reason, I didn't get around to making it until now. Well, that was a mistake! This pasta is so delicious, my whole family of 5 loved it and deemed it worthy of getting added to our regular rotation of recipes!

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta Ingredients

• Whole-wheat pasta
• Olive oil
• Chicken breasts
• Baby spinach
• Milk
• Neufchatel cream cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper
• Artichoke hearts

How to Make Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta is creamy and oh so delicious. It is a crowd pleaser. I served a large pan of this pasta to my in-laws, kids and husband along with a big salad and fresh baked bread and it was a hit. Almost everyone in our group of 7 had seconds. This Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta reheats really well. I made it ahead of time and then reheated it about 5 hours later and it reheated just as nicely which is great if you want to make it ahead of time or enjoy it for leftovers.

Another major benefit of Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta, it is ready in just 20 minutes. What could be better than that? It's easy enough to make on a weeknight but is fancy enough to enjoy for a date night at home as well. I would definitely serve this to my husband for a cute date night by the fireplace. 

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Yield: serves 8 Author: Amanda HernandezPrint Recipe

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Pasta is rich and creamy and a total crowd pleaser! Loaded with whole-grain pasta, chicken, parmesan cheese, spinach, artichokes and lots of garlic.

Prep time: 5 MINS  Cook time: 15 MINS  Total time: 20 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 16-ounce box whole-wheat pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small chunks
• 10-ounce bag of baby spinach, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 8-ounce package Neufchatel cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-14 ounce jar of artichoke hearts, diced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to instructions. Drain pasta but save 1/4 cup of pasta water for later. 

2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil on medium-high heat and add in chicken. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and browned.

3. In another large skillet, wilt chopped spinach for 2 minutes on medium heat with a tablespoon of water. Remove spinach from pan and set aside.

4. In the skillet, add milk, cream cheese, parmesan and garlic and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes to melt parmesan and thicken sauce while whisking constantly. 

5. Add the spinach, artichokes, pasta, chicken and pasta water into the sauce and stir well. 

Enjoy!

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