Whole30 Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Indulge in the guilt-free comfort of this Whole30 Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta, a wholesome and satisfying dish that swaps traditional pasta for low-carb zucchini noodles. Featuring tender sautéed chicken, nutrient-packed spinach, and a velvety cashew cream sauce infused with garlic and fresh lemon juice, this recipe is a dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly masterpiece. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners while staying compliant with Whole30 guidelines. Garnished with fragrant basil and seasoned to perfection, this dish offers a creamy, indulgent twist on classic pasta that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 3 large Zucchini
• 3 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cashew cream sauce. Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the cashews are soaking, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.

Step 3

Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Alternatively, you can purchase pre-made zucchini noodles.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the soaked cashews (drained), 1.5 cups of water, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken slices, season with salt, pepper, and onion powder, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the spinach, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 8

Pour the cashew cream sauce over the zucchini noodles and spinach, stirring well to combine. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.

Step 9

Continue to cook the mixture for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Enjoy your Whole30 Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1755.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1887.3

Total Fat 105.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 286mg	0%
Sodium 9842.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 59.7g
Protein 138.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.6mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2500.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 21.4%