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Easy Creamy Spinach Chicken Pasta

Recipe by Donal Skehan on YouTubeAdded 10 November 2026.
  • 25 min
  • Serves 4
  • 12 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A comforting weeknight pasta that combines tender chicken, a creamy garlic‑lemon sauce, fresh spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes. The tagliatelle is coated in a silky, bright sauce, making the dish feel indulgent yet quick to prepare.

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Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

Amounts as Donal Skehan gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the sliced chicken, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another minute.

  5. 5

    Pour in the heavy cream, add the lemon zest, and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

  6. 6

    Add the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes, stirring until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften, about 1–2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle according to package directions until al dente, then drain, reserving a small amount of pasta water.

  8. 8

    Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat; add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to achieve a silky consistency.

  9. 9

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional sea salt or black pepper if desired, then serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Season before cooking
Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper before adding it to the pan.
Reserve pasta water
Save a small amount of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
Add garlic after browning
Add the minced garlic after the chicken is browned to prevent burning.
Wilt spinach at the end
Stir in spinach and tomatoes at the end; they wilt in 1–2 minutes.

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