---
title: Pasta al Pollo e Spinaci (Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/pasta-al-pollo-spinaci
---

Gather @chicken breast{500%g}.

Boil the @fusilli{380%g} in well-salted water until just shy of al dente, about 10 minutes, reserving a cup of pasta water. ~{10%minutes}

Season the chicken pieces and sear in @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a wide skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. ~{6%minutes}

Melt the @butter{20%g} in the same pan, add the @garlic{4%clove}, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the @milk{200%ml} and @lemon{0.5} zest and simmer 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. ~{2%minutes}

Add the @spinach{200%g} and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute. ~{1%minutes}

Return the chicken to the pan along with the drained pasta and a splash of pasta water, tossing until everything is coated in a light sauce.

Stir in the @parmesan{40%g} off the heat and serve at once.