Ingredients
Creating this dish is akin to painting a picture with flavors, each ingredient playing its part in the masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
– Chicken breast or thighs, diced
– Olive oil, for a touch of richness
– Onion, finely chopped, to add sweetness
– Garlic cloves, minced, for a fragrant depth
– Chicken broth, to build a savory foundation
– Pasta of your choice, though I must admit, I’m partial to penne
– Heavy cream, for that luscious sauce
– Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, because no pasta is complete without it
– A handful of spinach, for a pop of color and nutrients
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– A pinch of cinnamon, my secret ingredient, adding warmth and a hint of nostalgia
Instructions
Crafting this dish is as pleasurable as sharing it. Here’s how you can bring a bit of Devon coziness to your kitchen:
1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and that pinch of cinnamon that makes all the difference. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, then remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, filling your kitchen with the same fragrant warmth I remember from home.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom — those are where the flavor hides. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the pasta, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid. Allow it to cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Return the chicken to the pot, along with the heavy cream and spinach. Let them mingle over the heat, until the spinach wilts and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, letting it melt into the sauce, creating that creamy, dreamy consistency we crave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International