• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
My Gorgeous Recipes
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 · Modified: Jul 2, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    954 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    Jump to RecipePrint Recipe
    A plate with chicken alfredo pasta

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach, a delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes. Rich and creamy alfredo sauce, tender garlicky chicken and nutritious sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; this it dinner taken to the very next level.

    Overhead shot of a plate with pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach

    Whenever l run out of ideas for dinner, l know there is always the good old pasta that everybody loves. The regular tomato sauce is nice, but how about something different? Like heavenly different? This creamy pasta sauce is to die for.

    It might be a tad rich because of the cream, but it is worth every single calorie. Trust me, you have to give it a try, you have no idea what you lose here. And because the recipe is ready in well under 30 minutes, it makes a fantastic midweek dinner, that everybody can dig into, little ones included.

    The sun-dried tomatoes and spinach add not only colour, but also some goodness to the dish. They are delicious and nutritious, and they work beautifully well with all the other ingredients.

    Close-up shot of a plate with pasta, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes

    How TO make THE homemade alfredo pasta sauce

    We only need a few ingredients here: butter, double cream (heavy cream), garlic and parmesan. You can omit the garlic, but that's the killer ingredient, so I'd keep it.

    • Start by melting the butter, add the cream, and stir for a few minutes, until it thickens into a sauce.
    • Add the minced garlic, parmesan, and that's it.

    This sauce is great for any kind of pasta, and it beats any other cheese sauce you can buy in a store.

    How TO make the chicken alfredo pasta

    Start by grilling the chicken.

    • Cut the chicken breasts into chunks, season with paprika, garlic granules, salt and pepper, then grill for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, and cook for 1-2 minutes so that the spinach can wilt.
    • When the pasta is cooked, drain well, add the sauce, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, and top with more cheese.

    Collage of 8 photos to show how to make chicken alfredo pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach

    TIPS AND TRICKS

    This pasta dish is super simple and easy to make. I absolutely love the alfredo sauce, I made it many times, and these Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Easy Alfredo Pasta with Salmon and 20-Minute Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta for Two are my absolute favourite.

    Do add a bit of the reserved pasta liquid, as the cream tends to harden pretty quickly, otherwise the sauce stays nice and light. Too much liquid tough, as the sauce won't stick to the pasta as easily. So no more than 2 tablespoons.

    If you have leftover chicken, that's perfect to use, as it also cuts down the cooking time by about 10 minutes too. Or any sort of leftover meat you have around, anything goes.

    Not to worry if you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, fresh ones can be used instead, just remove the seeds before chopping them. The spinach can be replaced with any other greens too.

    Frozen spinach has to be thawed in advance, or it won't have time while the sauce is cooking. You can just add it to a separate pan with boiling water, and boil it while the pasta is cooking.

    And that's pretty much it, a super simple, but so delicious meal made in no time with ingredients that you have around. Do give it a go!

    A plate with pasta with chicken, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and a fork digging into it

    If you’ve liked my CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SPINACH or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m getting up to.

    4.29 from 7 votes
    Print
    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, a delicious dish ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick midweek meal, it doesn't just fill hungry tummies, but it also pampers your palate. Rich and creamy alfredo sauce, tender garlicky chicken and nutritious sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; this it dinner taken to the very next level. A child-friendly recipe, this chicken pasta is such a comfort food.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: alfredo pasta sauce
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 622 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups pasta
    • 2 small chicken breasts
    • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
    • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoon parmesan cheese
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 cup double cream (or heavy cream)
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ground pepper to taste
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. 

    2. While pasta is cooking, dice the chicken breasts, place them in a re-sealable bag together with the oil,  one teaspoon of garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. 

    3. Shake the bag well to coat the chicken, add the oil to a pan, then cook the chicken on high heat until tender and brown, that should take about 5 minutes.

    4. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to the pan together with the spinach and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

    5. To make the alfrefo sauce, melt the butter in a pan, add the heavy cream and garlic powder and stir well for about 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.

    6. Grate the parmesan and add it to the sauce, leaving some to top the pasta when ready. Stir in the minced garlic.

    7. When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the pasta to the sauce together with the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

    8. Remove from the heat, transfer to a plate and grate some more parmesan on top.

    9. Serve immediately!

    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 622 Calories from Fat 324
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 36g55%
    Saturated Fat 22g110%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 10g
    Cholesterol 171mg57%
    Sodium 922mg38%
    Potassium 1554mg44%
    Carbohydrates 42g14%
    Fiber 5g20%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 35g70%
    Vitamin A 2303IU46%
    Vitamin C 15mg18%
    Calcium 140mg14%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

    Save

    Save

    Related Posts

    • A black plate with chicken pasta salad
      Cold Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
    • Overhead shoot of a blue plate with chicken pasta bake
      Mary Berry's Chicken Pasta Bake
    • A black plate with chicken pasta salad
      Cold Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
    « Grilled Halloumi Salad
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Simon Vanbecelaere

      March 16, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Mmm... that looks way too good! I'm instant hungry right now! Must try this soon! Made alfredo before but never with dried tomatoes and spinach.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        March 16, 2017 at 10:15 am

        Thank you very much, glad you like it! ?

        Reply
    2. larissa

      February 24, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      can creme fraiche be used instead of heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        February 25, 2018 at 6:44 am

        Yes, that should work well too.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Daniela,the blogger behind My Gorgeous Recipes, welcome to my kitchen! I absolutely love cooking and baking. I love good food that is healthy (and not so healthy), delicious and nutritious.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • World's Best Vegetarian Omelette
    • Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style)
    • Mary Berry's Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe
    • Easy Tiramisu Recipe (eggless, no alcohol)
    • Nando's Peri-Peri Butterfly Chicken Breast Recipe
    • Healthy Banana Muffins for Kids (No Sugar)
    • One-Pot Leftover Roast Chicken Pasta
    • Mary Berry's Madeira Cake

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2022 My Gorgeous Recipes